3. $1 for 3 pounds of bananas
5. $1.69 for 12 muffins
I'm really confused by this. I just started working on ratios and I'm really good with them, but these are the only ones I don't know how to solve. Please help me.
dollar to 3 pounds
1/3 = x/1
1.69 to 12 muffins
1.69/12 = x/1
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
You are very welcome.
Sure, I'd be happy to help you understand these ratios! Let's take a look at each one step by step.
1. $1 for 3 pounds of bananas:
To solve this ratio, we need to determine the price per pound of bananas. We divide the total cost ($1) by the total amount of bananas (3 pounds):
$1 ÷ 3 pounds = $0.33 per pound
So, the price per pound of bananas in this ratio is $0.33.
2. $1.69 for 12 muffins:
Similarly, we'll find the price per muffin in this ratio. We divide the total cost ($1.69) by the total number of muffins (12):
$1.69 ÷ 12 muffins = $0.14 per muffin
Therefore, the price per muffin in this ratio is $0.14.
Now, you have the value per unit for each ratio. This allows you to make comparisons based on the price per unit, regardless of the total quantity. In this case, we compared the prices per pound of bananas and per muffin.
I hope this explanation helps clarify these ratios for you! Let me know if you have any further questions.