This math topic is centered around managing and manipulating ratios and fractions in different contexts, specifically focusing on the use of ratios in recipes and mixtures. The problems involve calculating the quantity of one ingredient required based on the given amount of another ingredient, using ratios provided. In particular, these problems involve scaling ratios and complex fraction operations to work out quantities for cooking recipes and creating color mixes in practical, real-world scenarios such as salsas, smoothies, sundaes, and paint mixtures. Answers are incorporated within multiple-choice format, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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Ratios - Equivalent, Expanding Recipes with Non-Integer Multiples - Fractions
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This sundae needs 3/8 cup of strawberry for every 1/4 cup of chocolate. How many cups of strawberry is needed if you have 1/8 cup of chocolate
Ratios - Equivalent, Expanding Recipes with Non-Integer Multiples - Fractions Worksheet
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| This sundae needs 3/8 cup of strawberry for every 1/4 cup of chocolate. How many cups of strawberry is needed if you have 1/8 cup of chocolate |
| This sauce needs 3/8 cup of mustard for every 1/4 cup of ketchup. How many cups of mustard is needed if you have 3/20 cup of ketchup |
| This smoothie needs 1/4 cup of peach for every 3/8 cup of lime. How many cups of peach is needed if you have 3/8 cup of lime |
| This sauce needs 1 1/4 cup of mustard for every 1 1/8 cup of ketchup. How many cups of mustard is needed if you have 1 1/8 cup of ketchup |
| This sundae needs 0 cup of strawberry for every 1/8 cup of chocolate. How many cups of strawberry is needed if you have 1/12 cup of chocolate |
| This paint color needs 1 1/4 cup of blue for every 1 3/8 cup of magenta. How many cups of blue is needed if you have 33/40 cup of magenta |
| This paint color needs 3/4 cup of blue for every 5/8 cup of magenta. How many cups of blue is needed if you have 15/32 cup of magenta |