Question

Cookie mixture requires 3 teaspoons of sugar for every 4 teaspoons of salt. You want to triple the mixture. Which of these describes the ratio of teaspoons of sugar to salt you will use?

A
5:6

B
9:12

C
3:8

D
3:2

Answer 1

9:12

Explanation:

First every 3 teaspoons of sugar requires 4 teaspoon of salt

That would be ratio of 3:4

Then you multiply the ratio by 3 on both side.

3*3:4:3 = 9:12