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There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store. The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 9 to 10. How many oranges could there be in the store?

I. 216
II. 252
III. 315

(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
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There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store. The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 9 to 10. How many oranges could there be in the store?

I. 216
II. 252
III. 315

(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
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Given:
1. There are at least 200 apples (a) in a grocery store.
2. The ratio of the number of oranges (o) to the number of apples(a) is 9 to 10.
Asked: How many oranges could there be in the store?

o/a = 9/10 = 180/200
o > 180

I. 216; = 9*24 > 180; YES
II. 252 = 9*28 > 180; YES
III. 315 = 9*35 > 180; YES

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There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store. The ratio of the num 02 Jul 2020, 03:19
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Explanation:
There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store.
The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 9 to 10; means 180 oranges at least
I. 216
II. 252
III. 315
All satisfies.

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\(\frac{Orange}{Apple} = \frac{9}{10}\)

Total number of fruits = \(19k\) > 200

Number of oranges \(= \frac{9}{19} \times\) Total number of fruits.

Now, the number of oranges must be a multiple of 9.

I. 216 Sum of digits = 9
II. 252 Sum of digits = 9
III. 315 Sum of digits = 9

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There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store. The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 9 to 10. How many oranges could there be in the store?

I. 216
II. 252
III. 315

(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
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There are at least 200 apples in a grocery store. The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 9 to 10. How many oranges could there be in the store?

I. 216
II. 252
III. 315

(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
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The easiest way to solve within 30 seconds

Divide each option by 9, if you get the integer as an answer then that will be the correct option you are looking for.

I. \(\frac{216}{9}\)=24 (Integer)

II. \(\frac{252}{9}\)=28 (integer)

III. \(\frac{315}{9}\)=35 (integer)

now as all are integer and number of apple must not be less than 200

even if you multiply the smallest integer you got i.e 24 with 10 . you will get 240 apples
so All three are correct

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