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The ratio of mangoes to oranges in a basket is 2:5. If there are 40 oranges in the basket.how many mangoes are in the basket? |
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Answer» Answer: 16 Step-by-step explanation: 2:5 is the RATIO.If MANGOES are 2 then oranges are 5. therefore we multiply both numbers of ratio by 8 (needed in this case to get 40 on oranges PLACE). therefore (2×8):(5×8) therefore 16:40 answer is 16 |
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