Danny stopped for a break every hour during a hike to rest and drink water. The table below shows the total amount of water he had drunk after each break.
Break: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Total amount of water (ounces) : 8, 16, 24, 30, 40,
In break 1, Danny drinks 8 ounces of water, in break 2, he drinks 16 ounces of water, in break 3, he drinks 24 ounces of water, in break 4, he drinks 30 ounces of water, and in break 5, he drinks 40 ounces of water.
Which break shows a ratio of ounces per stop that is different from the ratio of ounces per stop represented by the other breaks in the table?
A.
break 2
B.
break 3
C.
break 4
D.
break 5
wouldn't it be break 4 iinstead of break 5
Yes, it would be break 4 (option C).
The ratios of ounces per stop for breaks 1, 2, 3, and 5 are:
- Break 1: 8 ounces
- Break 2: 16 ounces / 2 = 8 ounces
- Break 3: 24 ounces / 3 = 8 ounces
- Break 5: 40 ounces / 5 = 8 ounces
These breaks have a consistent ratio of 8 ounces per stop. However, Break 4 is different:
- Break 4: 30 ounces / 4 = 7.5 ounces
Therefore, the ratio represented by Break 4 (7.5 ounces per stop) is different from the other breaks (8 ounces per stop).