Describe an application for the use of ratios or proportions
To mix concrete for a foundation of a house you would use
cement:sand:gravel in the ratio 2:3:6
To make a Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, uncle Charlie used to mix
vodka:Galliano:orange juice in the ratio 3:1:8
One application of ratios or proportions is in cooking or baking recipes. Ratios and proportions are used to determine the quantities of ingredients needed to make a dish or a specific amount of a recipe.
To use ratios or proportions in cooking, you need to understand the ratio of each ingredient to the others. For example, if a recipe calls for a ratio of 2 parts flour to 1 part butter, and you want to make a larger or smaller batch, you can use the ratio to calculate the appropriate quantities.
Let's say the original recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of butter. If you want to make a double batch, you would multiply both the flour and butter quantities by 2, resulting in 4 cups of flour and 2 cups of butter.
Similarly, if you want to make a half batch, you would multiply both quantities by 0.5, resulting in 1 cup of flour and 0.5 cups (or ½ cup) of butter.
By using ratios or proportions in cooking, you can scale recipes up or down to meet your needs and ensure that the dish turns out as intended. It also allows for consistency when following a recipe, especially when dealing with precise measurements.