SOLUTION: Solve for the number of apples The number of apples is to 12 oranges as 45 is to 60

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The number of apples is to 12 oranges as 45 is to 60
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Solve for the number of apples 
The number of apples is to 12 oranges as 45 is to 60

Replace the words "is to" by "divided by", and the word "as" by "equals":

So

The number of apples is to 12 oranges as 45 is to 60

becomes

The number of apples divided by 12 oranges equals 45 divided by 60.

Now replace "The number of apples" by "N apples"

N apples divided by 12 oranges equals 45 divided by 60.

                  N/12 = 45/60

Can you solve that?

Answer: N = 9

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