Question

Mr shen likes for his homework assignment to have 2 addition problems for every 3 subtraction problems

Answer 1

Answer: All you have to do is think to yourself it’s 2 out of 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Options B, C and D are correct choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

Please consider the complete question.

Mr. Shen likes for his homework assignments to have 2  addition problems for every 3 subtraction problems.

Which of the following homework assignments could

Mr. Shen create?

Choose 3 answers:

A. 3 addition problems and 4 subtraction problems .

B. 6 addition problems and 9 subtraction problems .

C. 16 addition problems and 24 subtraction problems.

D. 8 addition problems and 12 subtraction problems.

E. 15 addition problems and 10 subtraction problems.

To solve our given problem, we need to find the number that have same ratio.

Let us compare each ratio.

A. $\frac{3}{2}\neq \frac{4}{3}$

Since the ratio of corresponding numbers is not same, therefore, option A is incorrect.

B. $\frac{6}{2}=\frac{9}{3}$

$3=3$

Since the ratio of corresponding numbers is same, therefore, option B is the correct choice.

C. $\frac{16}{2}=\frac{24}{3}$

$8=8$

Since the ratio of corresponding numbers is same, therefore, option C is the correct choice.

D. $\frac{8}{2}=\frac{12}{3}$

$4=4$

Since the ratio of corresponding numbers is same, therefore, option D is the correct choice.

E. $\frac{15}{2}\neq \frac{10}{3}$

Since the ratio of corresponding numbers is not same, therefore, option E is incorrect.