Question

In a florist shop, the ratio of roses to tulips is 5 : 3. The shop has 72 tulips on Friday morning.

How will the ratio of roses to tulips change if the florist uses half of each type of flower to fill an order for a wedding?

After the order, the ratio is ____ , _____ which is equivalent to 5:3. The ratio does not change.

Answer 1

Answer: 120:72

Explanation:

tulips: 72/3 = 24

so multiply roses to get an equal ratio, 24 x 5 = 120