Ellie and Lily share bananas in the ratio 3: 4. If Lily gets 24 how many bananas does Ellie get?

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JackWhiteIII asked Apr 15, 2022

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Ellie and Lily share

bananas in the ratio 3: 4. If
Lily gets 24 how many
bananas does Ellie get?

Mathematics
high-school

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Explanation:

The 4 part of the ratio refers to Lily's 24 bananas

Divide 24 by 4 to find the value of one part of the ratio

24 ÷ 4 = 6 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

3 parts = 3 × 6 = 18

Ellie gets 18 bananas

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Ellie gets 18 bananas. your welcome

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