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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:

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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