Question

Jerome's sister told him to multiply both the amount of water and the amount of drink
mix by the same number to keep the ratio of water to drink mix the same and still
increase the total amount of energy drink.
a) Complete the table below. (2 points)
Original
Ratio
X1
x2
*3
X4
Drink mix help me plz fast
(cups)
3
Water (cups)
8

Answer 1

Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Completing table:

• ×1 column: 3×1 = 3, 8×1 = 8        ⇒ numbers 3 / 8
• ×2 column: 3×2 = 6, 8×2 = 16    ⇒ numbers 6 / 16
• ×3 column: 3×3 = 9, 8×3 = 24   ⇒ numbers 9 / 24
• ×4 column: 3×4 = 12, 8×4 = 32  ⇒ numbers 12 / 32

b) Yes, Jerome's sister is correct because 3/8 ratio is same as 3n/8n where n is the number both numerator and denominator are multiplied to, it keeps the ratio as is but helps to increase the amount of drink