Question

Ann and ben had some apples. The ratio of the number of Ann's apples to the ratio of Ben's apple is 2:3. Ann gave 6 apples to ben and now the ratio becomes 1:3. How many apples are all together?

Answer 1

There are 12 apples in total.

Explanation:

If Anne gave Ben 6 apples then heres how:

2:3 subrtact 6 apples = 1:3

6 apples x 2 = 12 apples =

2 ÷ 2 = 1

Hence, your answer is double 6 which is 12 apples.

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