Question

Almond oil and olive oil are mixed together in a bottle. The ratio of almond oil to olive oil is 2 to 3.

Which statement correctly represents the situation?

A.
There is teaspoon of olive oil for 1 teaspoon of almond oil.
B.
There is teaspoon of olive oil for 1 teaspoon of almond oil.
C.
There is teaspoon of almond oil for 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
D.
There is teaspoon of almond oil for 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Answer 1

Answer: A.

Because almond : olive = 2 : 3, for every 2 teaspoons almond there are 3 teaspoons olive. So for 1 teaspoon almond there are 3/2 = 1.5 teaspoons (1 1/2) of olive oil.