Question

In one version of a trail mix, there are 3 cups of peanuts mixed with 2 cups of raisins. In another version of trail mix, there are 4.5 cups of peanuts mixed with 3 cups of raisins. Are the ratios equivalent for the two mixes? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

When we simplified 3 : 2, we will get the ratio equals to 1.5 : 1

(3/2) : (2/2) = 1.5 : 1

When we simplified 4.5 : 3, we get the same ratio as 3 : 2 which is 1.5 : 1

(4.5/3) : (3/3) = 1.5 : 1

So the ratios 3 : 2 and 4.5 : 3 are equivalent to each other.