Since the oranges cost 2.50 cents each then the ratio would be 2.50 cents to 1 orange, 2.5:1. James is buying 8296 oranges so we would have to multiply the ratio by 8296 since the oranges increased. 1 × 8296 = 8296.
2.5 × 8296 = 20740. <u>James paid 20740 dollars for 8296 oranges.</u> (20740:8296 would be the ratio.)
