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Old 07-22-2008, 03:29 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Ratio Problem from PowerPrep

The jewels in a crown consist of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. If the ratio from diamonds to rubies is 5/6 and the ratio from rubies to emeralds is 8/3, what is the least number of jewels that can be in a tiara?

16
22
40
SPOILER: 53

67


I got the answer correctly but I guessed the answer. I tried to solve it but I didn't come up with the understandable solution. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.
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