Question

Apples and tangerines were sold in the ratio of 6 to 4.

40
tangerines were sold. How many fruits were sold?
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Answer 1

The answer would be 100 fruits were sold. 40+6(10)= 100

Answer 2

100.

Explanation:

By proportion the number of apples sold is (6/4) * 40

= 6 *10

= 60.

Total fruit = 40 + 60 = 100.