Question

Dan is making a model volcano for the science fair. He wants an awesome eruption, so he

tries different amounts of baking soda and vinegar. First, he tries 2 tablespoons of baking
soda and 6 tablespoons of vinegar. Next, he tries 3 tablespoons of baking soda and 9
tablespoons of vinegar. Did Dan use the same ratio of baking soda to vinegar in both
eruptions?
yes
no

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

2/6 for the first ratio can be reduced to 1/3

3/9 for the second ratio can also be reduced to 1/3

Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

Dan used 2 and 6, and after 3 and 9. If you multiply 2×1.5 = 3, and 6×1.5 = 9, so the ratio is the same and is equal to 1.5