Question

Peter is a beekeeper who sells jars of honey and honeycombs at the market. For every 10 jars of honey he brings to the market, he brings 3 honeycombs.

Which of the following could be what Peter brings to the market?
Choose 2 answers:
A. 18 jars of honey and 5 honeycombs
B. 20 jars of honey and 6 honeycombs
C. 30 jars of honey and 9 honeycombs
D. 40 jars of honey and 10 honeycombs
E. 60 jars of honey and 16 honeycombs

Answer 1

B and C

Explanation:

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Answer 2

B. 20 jars of honey and 6 honeycombs

C. 30 jars of honey and 9 honeycombs

Explanation:

The ratio is 10 jars to 3 combs

A. 18 jars of honey and 5 honeycombs

18/5 not the same ratio

B. 20 jars of honey and 6 honeycombs

20/6 = 10/3 same ratio

C. 30 jars of honey and 9 honeycombs

30/9 = 10/3 same ratio

D. 40 jars of honey and 10 honeycombs

40/10 = 4/1 not same ratio

E. 60 jars of honey and 16 honeycombs

60/16 = 15/4 not same ratio