Question

Container X has 2 cups of water with 6 teaspoons of sugar. Container Y has 4 cups of water with 8 teaspoons of sugar. In which container is the water sweeter? A. Container x B.Container Y C. Both containers have water that is equally sweet. D. (Cannot say without tasting the water in each container).

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Container X

Step-by-step explanation:

X=2C:6S  ratio, now reduce amount but keep the same ratio

X=1C:3S  

Y=4C:8S  ratio, now reduce amount but keep the same ratio

Y=1C:2S

Container X has the sweeter water because it's ratio of sugar to water is higher.