Question

Nina used 3 1/2 pounds of apples to make applesauce.She used 3/4 times as many apples to make apples pies.How does the number of pounds of apples Nina used for apples pies compare to the amount she used for applesauce?Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

Nina uses 3 1/2 pounds of apples to make applesauce, and 2 5/8 pounds of apples to make apple pies. She uses more pounds of apples for the applesauce than for the apple pies. The ratio is 3 1/2: 2 5/8.