SOLUTION: Three apples cost as much as 4 pears. Three pears cost as much as 2 oranges. How many apples cost as much as 72 oranges? I think it is 36. Am I correct? Thanks!

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Question 980550: Three apples cost as much as 4 pears. Three pears cost as much as 2 oranges. How many apples cost as much as 72 oranges?
I think it is 36. Am I correct? Thanks!
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 pear=3/4 apple
1 orange=2/3 pear
1 orange=(2/3)(3/4 apple)=1/2 apple
So 72 oranges cost as much as 36 apples.