Word Problem Wednesday: Apples and Oranges

Jun 29, 2017 | Gilbert East

Word Problem Wednesday: Apples and Oranges

By Mathnasium | Added Jun 28, 2017

 

Hey math fans, we have an a-peel-ing challenge for you this week! They say you can’t compare apples and oranges, but learning with them is a very fruitful endeavor! Give this week’s word problem a try, and check back tomorrow for the solution!

The ratio of apples to oranges in a box is 7:18. What is the percent chance that a fruit drawn at random from the box will be an orange?