When creating vases for the craft fair, Thomas used the proportion 3 pounds of clay is to 8 vases as 9 pounds of clay is to 24 v

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babunello [35]

3 years ago

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When creating vases for the craft fair, Thomas used the proportion 3 pounds of clay is to 8 vases as 9 pounds of clay is to 24 v

ases. Which proportion can be used to represent the situation?

Mathematics

2 answers:

spayn [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-24T00:04:10+03:00

<span>The proportion of clay uses is 3/8 (Three Eighths). That is 3 lbs. of clay to every 8 vases. This is determined by the first given proportion 3 lbs./8 vases and confirmed by the second. To prove that is the case you divide the second ration by the first numerator: 9 divided by 3 = 3 and 24 divided by 3 = 8. So the proportion for 9/24 is still 3/8. This can also be used to increase the number of vases made. For example if 40 vases need to be made: we divide 40 by the numerator 8 = 5. So we need 5 portions of 3 to make 40 vases. 5 times 3 = 15. So the 15 lbs. of clay is needed for 40 vases.</span>

scoray [572] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-24T02:05:41+03:00

scoray [572]3 years ago

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Answer:

3/8 = 9/24 (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

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