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Ratios in Real-World Situations

Question 3 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A-CR

The ratios of punch mix to water for several fruit drinks are given. Punch Mix MixWaterGrape1 cup3 cupsCherry5 cups12 cupsLemon7 cups12 cupsOrange2 cups3 cupsWhich flavor has the smallest ratio of mix to water?

Answer
A
grape
B
cherry
C
lemon
D
orange

Explanation

Compare each mix-to-water ratio: grape is 1/3, cherry is 5/12, lemon is 7/12, and orange is 2/3. Since 1/3 is less than 5/12, 7/12, and 2/3, grape has the smallest ratio. The correct choice is grape.

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