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24 May, 16:42

The ratio of bananas to apples was 2 to 3. If there where 18 bananas how many apples where there

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  1. 24 May, 17:03
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    There were 27 apples.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Set a ratio of bananas to apples like this:

    bananas/apples = 2/3

    Now you have 18 bananas. The number of apples is unknown, so use "a" for the number of apples.

    bananas/apples = 18/a

    The two ratios above are equal, so set them equal. That creates a proportion.

    2/3 = 18/a

    Now we solve for a by cross multiplying.

    2a = 3 * 18

    2a = 54

    a = 27

    Answer: There were 27 apples.
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