The ratio shows the comparison of numbers. This numerical ratio can be expressed as a fraction whose value is fixed if both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number. Given the ratio given, Greg will need 720 cherries to make 9 pies
The ratio shows the comparison between 2 objects or something
The ratio is denoted by the sign : or "to" and can be expressed as a fraction
for example:
2: 3 or
2 to 3 or
[tex]\tt \dfrac{2}{3}[/tex]
Ratios can also be expressed in the form of:
"part-to-part": comparing one part to another part
and "part-to-whole": a part compared to the whole lot
Ratios are also used on a scale
Given ratio for cherries and pies = 240 : 3
so for 9 pies ⇒Directly Proportional
[tex]\tt \dfrac{240}{3}=\dfrac{x}{9}[/tex]
240 x 9 = x x 3
x = (240 x 9) : 3
x = 720
So Greg needs 720 cherries.
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