Question

Kermit's favorite iced tea is made with 15 tea bags in every 2 liters of water. Peggy made a 12 liter batch of iced tea with 90 tea bags.

What will Kermit think of Peggy's iced tea?
(Choice A)
A
It is too strong.

(Choice B)
B
It is too weak.

(Choice C)
C
It is just right.

Answer 1

Choice C.

Explanation:

Kermit likes :

15 tea bags

every 2 liters

Peggy:

90 tea bags

12 liters

You would simplify it by dividing 90 by 15, equaling 6. And 12 divided by 2, also equaling 6. Which would mean they are equal and Peggy's tea is exactly like Kermit's favorite iced tea.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct choice is

Choice (C) It is just right.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that Kermit's favorite iced tea is made with 15 tea bags in every 2 liters of water and Peggy made a 12 liter batch of iced tea with 90 tea bags.

We are to select the correct choice that describes the thinking of Kermit about Peggy's Iced tea.

The ratio of quantity of water and number of tea bags in Kermit's favorite iced tea is given by

`R_k=2:15.`

And the ratio quantity of water and number of tea bags in Peggy's iced tea is given by

`R_p=12:90=(12)/(90)=(2)/(15)=2:15.`

Since the ratio of water and number of tea bags in Peggy's iced tea is same as that in Kermit's favorite iced tea, so

Kermit will think that Peggy's iced tea is just right.

Choice (C) is CORRECT.