Question

2. Gwen uses 3 teaspoons of sweetener for every 5 cups of iced tea. How many teaspoons of sweetener should she

add to 30 cups of iced tea if she wants the same flavor?
A. 9
B. 18
C. 28
D. 50

Answer 1

B: 18

Explanation:

3 t for every 5 c

30/5 = 6, 6 groups of 5

6 x 3 (3 for every 5 cups, but x by the 6 groups)

6 x 3 = 18.

Answer 2

B . 18
Because it’s a ratio of 3:5 and 30 divided by 5 = 6 x 3 = 18
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