Question

A store sells gravel in small bags and large bags . The sq bags have 6 pounds of gravel for 35.88 and the large bags have 15 pounds of gravel for 81.75 .Write a ratio of price to pound for each bag

Answer 1

6:35.88 = 1 pound:$5.98 = 1:5.98

15:81.75 = 1 pound:$5.45 = 1:5.45

Explanation:

- To find this divide price given by pounds given.

- For example,

35.88/6 and 81.75/15

(Do the math and you should get the answers I got above.)

- Lastly, to do this question you need to be familiar with what a ration is. It is a 1:1 account. So in this situation, this means that for that 1 pound it will cost either $5.98 or $5.45 depending on what bag you choose. It is almost like simplifying fractions, but you are just trying to find the amount for 1 of that pound or item.

- If you need further explanation or help on more problems please let me know; I would be glad to help!