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The ratio of french fries to packets of ketchup in Philip's bag is 8:1. What does this mean

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Answer:

. B. For every 8 french fries, there is 1 packet of ketchup

Explanation:

THIS ARE THE OPTIONS FOR THE QUESTION

A. There are 7 more french fries than packets of ketchup. B. For every 8 french fries, there is 1 packet of ketchup. C. For every 8 packets of ketchup, there is 1 french fry. D. There are 8 more french fries than packets of ketchup.

Ratio expresses quotient of two mathematical expressions. It gives relationship in term of quantity, amount existing between two or more things. From the question, it shows that when ever there is 8 french fries, there would be 1 packet of ketchup. I.e french fries and ketchup are in ratio of 8:1

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