The statements that apply to the ratio of rice and water are:
- The ratio of rice to water is 1 to 2.5
- The ratio of water to rice is 2.5 to 1
Ratios are used to compare quantities of different measurements
The entries on the table are given as:
<u>Rice Water</u>
2 5
3 7.5
5 12.5
8 20
<h3>The ratios of both quantities</h3>The ratio (r) of rice and water is then calculated as:
Pick any corresponding table entry.
So, we have:
Divide
This means that, the ratio of rice to water is 1 to 2.5, and the ratio of water to rice is 2.5 to 1
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