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On Lake Coheeries, there are only three kinds of boats: cata
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27 Dec 2019, 11:24
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On Lake Coheeries, there are only three kinds of boats: catamarans, canoes, and kayaks. The ratio of catamarans to canoes is 4:7, and the ratio of canoes to kayaks is 5:9. Which of the following could be the total number of boats on the lake?
A. 575
B. 580
C. 585
D. 590
E. 595
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A. 575
B. 580
C. 585
D. 590
E. 595
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Re: On Lake Coheeries, there are only three kinds of boats: cata
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27 Dec 2019, 20:18
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First, we have to convert them into equivalent ratios by multiplying 4:7 with 5 and 5:9 with 7 to get 20:35 and 35:63.
The total number of boats in the lake should be a multiple of the sum of their ratios. Sum of the equivalent ratios is 118
118 X 5 = 590, therefore, Option D is the right answer.
The total number of boats in the lake should be a multiple of the sum of their ratios. Sum of the equivalent ratios is 118
118 X 5 = 590, therefore, Option D is the right answer.
Re: On Lake Coheeries, there are only three kinds of boats: cata
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28 Dec 2019, 06:42
28 Dec 2019, 06:42
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--------------------Catamarans----------Canoes--------Kayaks
Ratio-------------------4-------------------7--------(multiply by 7)
Ratio--------------(multiply by 5)----------5-----------9
Overall Ratio------------20-----------------35----------63
Total sum = 118k.
Now from the options we can see that hundreds digit is 5 so we take k = 5 and we get 118*5 = 590
OA, D
Ratio-------------------4-------------------7--------(multiply by 7)
Ratio--------------(multiply by 5)----------5-----------9
Overall Ratio------------20-----------------35----------63
Total sum = 118k.
Now from the options we can see that hundreds digit is 5 so we take k = 5 and we get 118*5 = 590
OA, D
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On Lake Coheeries, there are only three kinds of boats: catamarans, canoes, and kayaks. The ratio of catamarans to canoes is 4:7, and the ratio of canoes to kayaks is 5:9. Which of the following could be the total number of boats on the lake?
A. 575
B. 580
C. 585
D. 590
E. 595
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
A. 575
B. 580
C. 585
D. 590
E. 595
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
