Question

Emily says that for 18 pounds of plum jelly she will need 10 pounds of sugar and 15 pounds of plums. Explain how you know she is wrong.

This is due today help if you can.

Answer 1

Emily is wrong because the ratio of sugar to plums for jelly is usually 1:2. Therefore, for 18 pounds of plum jelly, she would need 20 pounds of sugar and 30 pounds of plums.