Question 1204262
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Oliver has the ratio 2:3 which can be scaled up to 4:6 when doubling both sides.
It shows he put 4 apples and 6 oranges.


Mike has the ratio 1:2. Triple both sides to get 3:6 to show Mike put 3 apples with 6 oranges.


Total apples = 4+3 = 7
Total oranges = 6+6 = 12
Total fruit = 7+12 = 19


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Another approach


Oliver:
apples/oranges = 2/3
a/6 = 2/3
a = 6*(2/3)
a = 4
Oliver put 4 apples into the bowl.


Mike:
a/6 = 1/2
a = 6*(1/2)
a = 3
Mike put 3 apples into the bowl.


The steps from here are the same as the previous section.
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