This math topic focuses on practicing the calculation of equivalent ratios in the context of adjusting ingredient amounts in recipes and mixtures. The problems present scenarios requiring the application of ratios to determine the correct quantity of one ingredient based on the provided quantity of another, using whole numbers. The given instances involve calculating the right amounts of ingredients like peach, lime, mustard, ketchup, and paint colors in smoothies and sauces, aiding in understanding the concept of ratio and proportion in everyday use cases.

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Ratios - Equivalent, Shrinking Recipes with Integer Multiples - Whole Numbers


This sauce needs 16 ml of mustard for every 20 ml of ketchup. How much mustard is needed if you have 5 ml of ketchup

20 ml 16 ml 5 ml ? ml

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