Question

guy makes a drink by mixing apple juice and water in the ratio 1:4 kim makes a drink by mixing apple juice and water in the ratio 2:7 who has the drink with the higher proportion of apple juice?

Answer 1

The first guy’s drink has a ratio of 1:4

The second guy‘s drink has a ratio of 2:7

1:4 2:7 = 1/4, 2/7

LCM of 4 and 7 = 28

1/4 -> 7/28

2/7 = 8/28

Answer : The second guy’s drink has the higher proportion of apple juice (8/28)