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There are 6 green apples and 9 red apples in a basket.

(a) What is the ratio of all apples in the basket to red apples?

(b) What is the ratio of green apples to all apples in the basket?

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Answer:

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Explanation:

There are 6 green apples and 9 red apples in a basket.

(a) What is the ratio of all apples in the basket to red apples?

All apples 6+9 = 15

all apples: red apples

15 : 9

Divide each side by 3

15/3 : 9/3

5 : 3

The ratio is 5:3

(b) What is the ratio of green apples to all apples in the basket?

green: all

6 : 15

Divide each side by 3

6/3 : 15/3

2: 5

The ratio is 2:5

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