Question 7
Ratio, Percentages and RatesIn 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 altogether?
- A.81
- B.72
- C.54
- D.45
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (81)
Explanation
4 parts = 36, so 1 part = 9 and the total of 9 parts = 81.