In a bag of oranges, the ratio of the good ones to the bad ones...
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2001
In a bag of oranges, the ratio of the good ones to the bad ones is 5:4. If the number of bad oranges in the bag is 36, how many oranges are there in the altogether?
- A. 81
- B. 72
- C. 54
- D. 45
Correct Answer: A. 81
Explanation
Ratio of good ones to bad ones is 5:4; If 36 is bad;
∴ the good ones = \(\frac{5\times 36}{4}=45\) oranges.
The total number of oranges is 36 + 45 = 81.
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