Question

Valerie shares some of the 12 candies from this box.she gives her friend 1 candy for every 3 candies she eats herself. How many candies does she give to her friend?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 : 3 = 4 <-- simplified ratio

x : y = 12 <-- trying to find the real ratio

12 ÷ 4 = 3 <-- find the unit rate

1 × 3 = 3 <-- find how much the friend has

So, her friend got 3 candies

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

Every group of candies eaten is 4 candies because Valerie eats 3 and her friend eats 1. 1+3 = 4 . 12/4 = 3