Question

Pru, Piper, and Phoebe share apples in the ratio 5:3:4. If Pru has 24 more apples than Piper, how many apples does Phoebe have? Please Respond ASAp i really need the answer

Answer 1

Pru and Piper have apples is ratio 5:3 Let No. of apples with Pru = 5a and no. of apples with Piper = 3a and no. of apples with Phoebe = 4a 5a - 3a = 24 2a = 24 a=12 No. of apples with Phoebe = 4x12=48 Hence Phoebe has 48 apples.