Ramón makes nectar for a hummingbird feeder by mixing 8 cups of water with 2 cups of sugar. Tiffany makes nectar by mixing 9 cups of water with 3 cups of sugar. Whose nectar is more sugary? Explain.
Q. Ramón makes nectar for a hummingbird feeder by mixing 8 cups of water with 2 cups of sugar. Tiffany makes nectar by mixing 9 cups of water with 3 cups of sugar. Whose nectar is more sugary? Explain.
Calculate Ratio for Ramón: Determine the ratio of sugar to water for Ramón's nectar. Ramón uses 8 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar. To find the ratio, divide the amount of sugar by the amount of water. Ratio for Ramón = Sugar/Water = 2 cups / 8 cups = 41
Calculate Ratio for Tiffany: Determine the ratio of sugar to water for Tiffany's nectar. Tiffany uses 9 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar. To find the ratio, divide the amount of sugar by the amount of water. Ratio for Tiffany = Sugar/Water = 3 cups / 9 cups = 31
Compare Ratios: Compare the ratios to determine whose nectar is more sugary.A ratio of 31 means there is more sugar per unit of water than a ratio of 41. Therefore, Tiffany's nectar is more sugary than Ramón's.
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