Question

Concentrate and water are mixed to make juice. Which is the stronger mixture: A or B? Explain. Mixture a: three parts concentrate to 5 Parts water mixture b: four parts concentrate to 7 Parts Water.

Answer 1

Mixture A is a stronger mixture.

Explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Mixture A:

3 parts concentrate to 5 Parts water

Mixture B:

4 parts concentrate to 7 Parts Water.

We have to find the stronger mixture.

We calculate the ration of concentrate to the water and the mixture with a greater ration is more stronger.

Ratios:

`M_A = (3)/(5)\\\\M_B = (4)/(7)`

Comparison:

`(21)/(35) > (20)/(35)\\\\(3)/(5)>(4)/(7)\\\\M_A > M_B`

Thus, Mixture A is a stronger mixture.