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The ratio of tomatoes to red apples is2:5 if there are 20 tomatoes how many red apples are there​

User Krampstudio
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Answer:

50 red apples

Explanation:

the 2 part of the ratio applies to tomatoes of which there are 20, then

20 ÷ 2 = 10 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

5 parts = 5 × 10 = 50 red apples

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Answer:

50 red apples

Explanation:

If the ratio is 2:5

20 tomatoes ( 2 ratio)

20 ÷ 2 = 10 ( 1 ratio)

5 x 10 = 50 (5 ratio)

then there would be 50 red apples.

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