Question

There are 6 apples and 6 oranges. Three more apples should be added so that the ratio of apples to oranges becomes 3 : 2.

• A. 1
• B. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1

There are 6 apples and 6 oranges.

The ratio is $\frac{6}{6}$, that is 1:1.

Let the number of apples added be $x.$
Then, $\frac{6+x}{6}=\frac{3}{2}$
$\Rightarrow 6+x=\frac{3}{2}\times 6$
$\Rightarrow x=9-6$
$\Rightarrow x=3$
Hence, 3 apples should be added.
Thus, the given statement is true.