Question

Emma and Clair are planning to sell lemonade on their street. They have two recipes to choose from. Emma’s recipe calls for the juice of 5 lemons and 2 cups of water. Clair’s recipe calls for the juice of 2 lemons and 1 cup of water. Why will the first recipe taste more “lemony”?

Answer 1

Answer:

Emma's recipe will be more lemony because

5/2=2.5

2/1=2

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Answer 2

Answer:

The ratio of lemon juice to water in Emma’s recipe is 5 to 2; the ratio in Clair’s recipe is 4 to 2. Emma’s recipe will taste more lemony because it has a greater ratio of lemon juice to water.

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