Question

Fred is making a fruit salad. The ratio of cups of peaches to cups of cherries is 2 to 3. How many cups of peaches will Fred need to make 60 cups of fruit salad?

Answer 1

2:3=60 cups

60/5=12

2 x 12=24

3 x 12=36

24:36

Answer 2

24 cups of peaches

Explanation:

Cups of peaches: Cups of cherries=2:3

Sum of ratios= 2+3=5

Number of cups of peaches= Ratio of peaches/Sum of ratios × total cups of fruit salad

Number of cups of peaches= 2/5×60

= 24