The ratio of oranges to apples in a fruit basket is 3 to 4. However, after Mary and Alan eat four apples, the ratio changes to 3 to 2. How many oranges are there in the fruit basket?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
E) 12
O / A = 3/4 =&gt; O = 3/4(A).   Now O/A-4 = 3/2 . Now sub O value in this...we get 3A / 4A-16 = 3/2 =&gt; A = 8 and O = 6.   ANS option 6
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The ratio of oranges to apples in a fruit basket is 3 to 4. However, after Mary and Alan eat four apples, the ratio changes to 3 to 2. How many oranges are there in the fruit basket?