Question

There are some oranges and apples in a box.

The total number of oranges and apples is 54
The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 1:5
Work out the number of apples in the box.​

Answer 1

45

Explanation:

The total amount of oranges and apples in the box are 54.

54/(1+5)

54/6

= 9

Oranges to apples is in the ratio 1:5

1×9 : 5×9

9 : 45

The number of oranges in the box are 9.

The number of apples in the box are 45.

Answer 2

45 apples and 9 oranges

Explanation:

Total = 54

Ratio = 1:5

Total Parts = 1+5 = 6

Oranges:

=>
`(1)/(6) * 54`

=> 1*9

=> 9 oranges

Apples:

=>
`(5)/(6) * 54`

=> 5*9

=> 45 apples