Exam-Style Question on Ratio
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Question id: 289. This question is similar to one that appeared on a GCSE Higher paper in 2017. The use of a calculator is allowed.
Toystore sell model sheep in four different colours. In their newest warehouse there are currently 1760 sheep in stock. Three eighths of the sheep are yellow, 15% of the sheep are blue and the ratio of green to red sheep is 5:6.
Work out the number of sheep of each colour in the Toystore warehouse.
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