SOLUTION: the ratio of apples to oranges in crate is 9:2. there are 210 more apples than oranges in this crate. how much fruit all together is there in the crate.

Question 874486: the ratio of apples to oranges in crate is 9:2. there are 210 more apples than oranges in this crate.
how much fruit all together is there in the crate.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

8x-2x = 210

  6x = 210

   x = 35

280 Apples, 72 oranges



 

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