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Clare mixes 2 and one half cups of water with one third cup of orange juice concentrate.

Han mixes one and two thirds cups of water with one fourth cup of orange juice concentrate.
Whose orange juice mixture tastes stronger. Explain or show your reasoning.

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clares will be stronger :)
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Answer:2 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/2 + 1/3 = 15/6 + 2/6 = 17/6 cup

(2/6)/(17/6) = (2/6)(6/17) = 2/17 (two parts in 17), or 11.8%

1 2/3 + 1/4 = 5/3 + 1/4 = 20/12 + 3/12 = 23/12 cup

(3/12)/(23/12) = (3/12)(12/23) = 3/23 (three parts in 23), or 13.04%

Explanation:

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