In a bag of oranges, the ratio of the good ones to the bad ones is 5:4. If the number of bad oranges in the bag is 36, how many oranges are there in altogether?

  • A 81
  • B 72
  • C 54
  • D 45
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The correct answer is A. 81

The ratio of good ones to bad ones is 5:4; If 36 is bad;

the good ones = \(\frac{5\times 36}{4}=45\) oranges. 

The total number of oranges is 36 + 45 = 81.

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