The total ratios =7+5=12 The total ratio represents the total oranges so you can use proportionality to calculate the oranges received by any of them. Kwame:Ama =7:5 Ama's ratio =5 If 12=180 oranges 5=
180 oranges x5
12
=15×5=75 oranges Note: 12 divides itself once and 180, 15 times.