Question

Haley buys 8 apples for $3 and 3 bananas for $1. What is the ratio of the number of pieces of fruit she buys to the total dollars she spends? Write the answer in at least 2 different ways.​

Answer 1

11:4

11 to 4

Explanation:

8+3= 11 fruits

3+1= $4

Answer 2

The ratio of the number of pieces of fruit she buys to the total dollars she spends is 11:4 or 22:8

Explanation:

Given : Haley buys 8 apples for $3 and 3 bananas for $1.

To Find : What is the ratio of the number of pieces of fruit she buys to the total dollars she spends?

Solution:

Cost of 8 apples = $3

Cost of 3 bananas = $1

Total cost = $3+$1=$4

Total no. of fruits = 8 Apples + 3 Bananas = 11 Fruits

The number of pieces of fruit she buys to the total dollars she spends =
`(11)/(4)`

So, Ratio = 11:4

Another form of answer =
`(11 * 2)/(4 * 2)=(22)/(8)`

So, Another form of ratio = 22:8

Hence the ratio of the number of pieces of fruit she buys to the total dollars she spends is 11:4 or 22:8