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Ratios in Real-World Situations

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

Several friends bought flowers to make table centerpieces. Write the ratios of purple flowers to white flowers for each friend.Bouquets of Flowers Purple FlowersWhite FlowersRowan82Marcia101Jillian102Lulua183Who has the smallest ratio of purple to white flowers?

Answer
A
Rowan
B
Marcia
C
Jillian
D
Lulua

Explanation

Compare the purple-to-white ratios: Rowan has 8 ÷ 2 = 4, Marcia has 10 ÷ 1 = 10, Jillian has 10 ÷ 2 = 5, and Lulua has 18 ÷ 3 = 6. The smallest ratio is 4, so Rowan has the smallest ratio of purple to white flowers.

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