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The problem states that Kelly has oranges, apples, and pears in the ratio of 16:15:12. Saiful concluded that Kelly has 43 fruits altogether.

Let's break this down:

1. The ratio 16:15:12 implies that the total number of parts is:
   \[
   16 + 15 + 12 = 43
   \]
   However, this number (43) represents the *parts* in the ratio, not the actual number of fruits. To find the actual number of fruits, we need to know how many times this ratio is being multiplied (the scaling factor or multiplier). Saiful seems to have mistakenly concluded that the sum of the parts (43) is the total number of fruits.

2. Since no multiplier is given, we can't determine the total number of fruits. Therefore, Saiful's conclusion is incorrect.

To correct him, we would explain that 43 represents the total of the ratio parts, not the actual number of fruits, and the total number of fruits can only be determined if we know the multiplier.

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Kelly has some oranges, apples, and pears in the ratio of 16:15:12. Saiful concluded that Kelly has 43 fruit altogether. Do you agree with Saiful's conclusion? If you disagree, how would you correct him?

Explore the concept of ratios and how to correctly interpret them. This problem shows how the sum of parts in a ratio, like 16:15:12, represents only parts and not the actual total quantity. The solution helps students correct common mistakes when calculating totals from ratios. Suitable for Grades 6-8.

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