Asked by Patrick
Eli's Dad made him a birthday cake, but forgot to buy candles. He could only find a few. But Eli was smart in math, so his Dad said "The ratio of candles to years is 3 to 5" That gave him the right number.
How old was Eli?
I am very confused on how to even begin finding the answer on this. Please help.
How old was Eli?
I am very confused on how to even begin finding the answer on this. Please help.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
3/5 = 6/10
It looks like Dad can only find 6 candles.
It looks like Dad can only find 6 candles.
Answered by
Patrick
Please explain how 3/5=6/10
Answered by
Ms. Sue
2 * 3 = 6
2 * 5 = 10
3/5 = 6/10 = 9/15 = 12/20
Imagine a cake divided into 5 pieces. 3 people each eat a piece -- so they've eaten 3/5 of the cake.
But now imagine that you cut each of those 5 pieces in half so that you have 10 pieces. If each of the 3 people eat the same amount of cake, they've still eaten 3/5 or 6/10 of the cake.
2 * 5 = 10
3/5 = 6/10 = 9/15 = 12/20
Imagine a cake divided into 5 pieces. 3 people each eat a piece -- so they've eaten 3/5 of the cake.
But now imagine that you cut each of those 5 pieces in half so that you have 10 pieces. If each of the 3 people eat the same amount of cake, they've still eaten 3/5 or 6/10 of the cake.
Answered by
John
Not sue why Ms Sue answered 6/10 when the question is, how old is Eli?
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