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apples,oranges and pears are packed into a basket in the ratio 3:5:1. there are 12 more oranges and pears than apples.how many fruits are there altogether?
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let the number of apples, oranges, and pears
be 3x, 5x, and x respectively.
5x+x - 3x = 12
3x = 12
x = 4
so 12 apples, 20 oranges and 4 pears
check:
oranges + pears = 24
apples = 12
is 24 more than 12 by 12 ?? YES
be 3x, 5x, and x respectively.
5x+x - 3x = 12
3x = 12
x = 4
so 12 apples, 20 oranges and 4 pears
check:
oranges + pears = 24
apples = 12
is 24 more than 12 by 12 ?? YES
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