Question

Valentina made costume crowns for the king and the prince in her school play. She used 5 red gems and 8 purple gems for the king's crown. The prince's crown was smaller, so Valentina only used 4 red gems and 5 purple gems for that one. Which crown had a greater ratio of red gems to purple gems?

Answer 1

The prince's crown had a greater ratio of red gems to purple gems.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The prince's crown had a greater ratio of red gems to purple gems.

Explanation:

KING = 5 red / 8 purple

PRINCE = 4 red / 5 purple

Times the ratio for the king by 5

5(5) / 8(5) = 25/40

Times the ratio for the prince by 8

4(8) / 5(8) = 32/40

The prince has a greater ratio of red gems

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