If the ratios of apples to oranges is 3:2, How many oranges are there if there are 12 apples?

Answer: 8
Explanation

Since the ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2, for every 3 apples, there are 2 oranges. To find the number of oranges when there are 12 apples, you can set up a proportion:

3 apples / 2 oranges = 12 apples / x oranges

Cross-multiply:

3x = 12 × 2

3x = 24

x = 8

So, there are 8 oranges.

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