Question

Roses 7

Carnations 5
Total 12 96
The ratio of roses to carnations is 7 to 5. If 96 flowers are needed for table decorations, roses and carnations are needed.

Answer 1

56 roses and 40 carnations

sum the parts of the ratio 7 + 5 = 12

divide 96 by 12 to find one part of the ratio

= 8 ← 1 part of ratio

7 parts = 7 × 8 = 56 ← number of roses

5 parts = 5 × 9 = 40 ← number of carnations

Explanation:

Answer 2

56 roses and 40 carnations

sum the parts of the ratio 7 + 5 = 12

divide 96 by 12 to find one part of the ratio

`(96)/(12)` = 8 ← 1 part of ratio

7 parts = 7 × 8 = 56 ← number of roses

5 parts = 5 × 9 = 40 ← number of carnations