Question

In a triple batch of a spice mix, there are 6 teaspoons of garlic powder and 15 teaspoons of salt. How much garlic powder is used with 5 teaspoons of salt?

Answer 1

2 Teaspoons of garlic powder are used

Explanation:

Turn it into a ratio

6:15

We know that the other ratio is X=5, we need to find out the value of X

Divide 15 by 5

and then divide 6 by 3

2:5 or 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 5 Teaspoons of salt