The ratio of apples to oranges in a basket is 3:5. If there are 24 more oranges than apples, what is the total number of fruits in the basket?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Let apples be 3x and oranges be 5x. The difference is 5x - 3x = 2x. Since 2x = 24, x = 12. Total fruits = 3x + 5x = 8x = 8 * 12 = 96.
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