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BECE Mathematics 2011 Paper

Question : 5

Total: 40

Solution:

Concept:

Use the given ratio to find the value of one part, then multiply to find the number of oranges.

Explanation:

Ratio of mangoes to oranges is

3:2

This means mangoes are

3

parts and oranges are

2

parts.

Mangoes

= 3

parts

= 36

So,

1

part

= \frac{36}{3} = 12

Oranges

= 2

parts

= 2 \times 12 = 24

Thus, there are

24

oranges in the basket.

Answer:

24

oranges (Option C).

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