Answer:
The 2 combinations of candies and nuts that could be in the trail mix are:
6 candies and 21 nuts Option B
8 candies and 28 nuts Option D
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: write the ratio
Nuts : Candies = 7 : 2
Step 2: Write the ratio of each option and simplify it to the lowest term
Option A: Candies = 2 and Nuts = 9, ratio of Nuts to candies = 9:2 wrong
Option B: Candies = 6 and Nuts = 21, ratio of Nuts to candies = 21:6
3 is a common factor
21: 6 = 7: 2 Correct
Option C: Candies = 7 and Nuts = 9, ratio of Nuts to candies = 9:7 wrong
Option D: Candies = 8 and Nuts = 28, ratio of Nuts to candies = 28:8
4 is a common factor
28: 8 = 7: 2 Correct
