Question

In the science club there are 2 6th graders for every 3 7th graders. At this years science fair, there were 7 projects by 6th graders for every 12 projects by 7th graders. Is the ratio of 6th graders to 7th graders in the science club equivalent to the ratio of science fair projects by 6th graders to projects by 7th graders? Explain

Answer 1

No because the ratio of Sixth graders to seventh graders is 2:3.( science club) for the science fair the ratio of sixth grade students to seventh is 7:12. This is why they are not equivalent. Hope this helps. If you are using the go math book you can check the answer keys

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Answer 2

No because the ratio of Sixto graders to seventh graders is 2:3.( science club) for the science fair the ratio of sixth grade students to seventh is 7:12. This is why they are not equivalent. Hope this helps. If you are using the go math book you can check the answer keys