Question

Brad jarred 12 liters

of jam after 2 days.
How much jam did
Brad jar if he spent 3
days making jam?

Answer 1

18 jars

12 divided by 2 is 6.

We know each day Brad jars 6.

6 x 3 = 18

Answer 2

18 liters

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

12 liters x liters

----------- = -----------

2 days 3 days

Using cross products

12 *3 = 2x

36 =2x

Divide by 2

36/2 = 2x/2

18 =x

18 liters