Question

Sheila's class recycles a total of 6 pounds of paper in 2

weeks. After 5 weeks, how many pounds of paper will
Sheila's class have recycled?

Answer 1

It should be 15 pounds

Explanation:

If you divide 5 weeks (the amount you need) by 2 weeks (the current ratio 6:2) then you get 2.5. Lastly just multiply 6 pounds to it (the other part of the ratio/ pounds per 2 weeks)