Question

Lemonade is made by mixing lemon juice and water in the ratio of 2 to 3. How many glasses of lemon juice and water are needed to make 15 glasses of lemonade?


A.
3 glasses of lemon juice, 12 glasses of water
B.
14 glasses of lemon juice, 1 glass of water
C.
6 glasses of lemon juice, 9 glasses of water
D.
10 glasses of lemon juice, 5 glasses of water

Answer 1

Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5.
Each part = 15 ÷ 5 = 3 glasses.
Lemon juice = 2 × 3 = 6 glasses; water = 3 × 3 = 9 glasses.

Answer: C.