Finding the Number of Apples in a Ratio Problem

Very Easy Problem Solving And Data Analysis Ratios And Proportions

A fruit vendor has a collection of oranges and apples. The ratio of oranges to apples in the vendor's collection is 5:3. If the vendor has 40 oranges, how many apples does he have?

To find the number of apples, you can use the given ratio to set up a proportion.