Question

Explaining the Error in a Propo

A student uses the ratio of 4 oranges to 6 fuld ounces
find the number of oranges needed to make 24 fluid
ounces of juice. The student writes this proportion:
24
4
=
6 16
Explain the error in the student's work.

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

The student uses the ratio of 4 oranges to 6 fluid ounces.

When there are 24 fluid ounces, the number of oranges will be:

= 4/6 × 24

= 16 oranges