Question

find the ratio. then find and interpret the value of the ratio.
fruit punch ingredients
chopped watermelon 3 cups
sugar 3/4 cup
mint leaves 1/2 cup
white grape juice 2 cups
lime juice 3/4 cup
club soda 4 cups
mint leaves : chopped watermelon
the ratio is \\(\frac{1}{2}\\) : 3.
the value of the ratio is \\(square\\).
the amount of mint leaves is \\(square\\) the amount of chopped watermelon.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the amounts

Mint leaves: $\frac{1}{2}$ cup, Chopped watermelon: $3$ cups.

Step2: Find the ratio value

The ratio of mint leaves to chopped watermelon is $\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{3}$. Simplify this: $\frac{1}{2} \div 3 = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{6}$.

Step3: Interpret the ratio

The value $\frac{1}{6}$ means the amount of mint leaves is $\frac{1}{6}$ of the amount of chopped watermelon.

Answer:

The value of the ratio is $\frac{1}{6}$.
The amount of mint leaves is $\frac{1}{6}$ the amount of chopped watermelon.