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 c

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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 c

ontainer 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).

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Harlamova29_29 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-14T21:59:18+03:00

Harlamova29_29 [7]3 years ago

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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.