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The number of apples, oranges and mangoes is in the ratio of 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 8 respectively. The fruit seller increased the number of fruits by 40%, 50% and 7
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The number of apples, oranges and mangoes is in the ratio of 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 8 respectively. The fruit seller increased the number of fruits by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of fruits now?

A.

3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5

B.

4 ∶ 5 ∶ 6

C.

1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3

D.

2 ∶ 3 ∶ 4

Correct option is D

Given
Old Ratio = 5 : 7 : 8
Increases: 40%, 50%, 75%

Solution
New Apples=5×140%=5×1.4=7New Oranges=7×150%=7×1.5=10.5New Mangoes=8×175%=8×1.75=14New\ Apples = 5 \times 140\% = 5 \times 1.4 = 7\\New\ Oranges = 7 \times 150\% = 7 \times 1.5 = 10.5\\New\ Mangoes = 8 \times 175\% = 8 \times 1.75 = 14\\​​
New Ratio = 7 : 10.5 : 14
Multiply by 2 to remove decimal:
14 : 21 : 28
Divide by 7:
2 : 3 : 4

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

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