Question

There are 8 watermelons and 6 apples in the shopping cart. What is the ratio of

Answer 1

RATIO

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» There are 8 watermelons and 6 apples in the shopping cart. What is the ratio of apples to total fruits? Be sure to write your answer in lowest terms.

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• $\blue{ \bold{4:7}}$

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Based on the problem, there are 8 watermelons and 6 apples in the shopping cart. So,

• $\sf \: Apple = \green6$

• $\sf \: Watermelon = \green 8$

• $\sf \: Total \: Fruits= \green {14 }$

Therefore, the ratio of apples to total fruits is 8:14 and its lowest term is 4:7.

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