Answers WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A-CR Equivalent RatiosQuestion 5

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Equivalent Ratios

Question 5 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A-CR

The ratio of dye to pounds of clothing is constant. A worker develops the chart below to show the amount of dye needed for different amounts of clothing.Clothes DyeingWeight of clothing (pounds)Cups of dye213429841210515For which weight of clothing is the ratio of weight to dye different from the other ratios?

Answer

A

21 pounds

B

42 pounds

C

84 pounds

D

105 pounds

Explanation

Compare the weight-to-dye ratio for each entry: 21 ÷ 3 = 7, 42 ÷ 9 = 4⅔, 84 ÷ 12 = 7, and 105 ÷ 15 = 7. The ratio differs for 42 pounds, so the correct choice is 42 pounds.

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