Standard Mathematics Primary 6 Ratio

In a fruit basket, the ratio of apples to oranges is 3 : 4. The ratio of oranges to mangoes is 2 : 5. There are 24 apples. Find the number of MANGOES.

A 32
B 60
C 40
D 80
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Step 1: Apples : Oranges = 3 : 4. Apples = 24, so oranges = 24 × 4/3 = 32. Step 2: Oranges : Mangoes = 2 : 5. Oranges = 32, so mangoes = 32 × 5/2 = 80. Answer: 80

Correct answer: 80

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