Question

practice: ratios and ratio tablesfruit punch ingredientschopped watermelon 3 cupssugar $\frac{3}{4}$ cupmint leaves $\frac{1}{2}$ cupwhite grape juice 2 cupslime juice $\frac{3}{4}$ cupclub soda 4 cupspart a. write the ratio of mint leaves : chopped watermelonthe ratio is a $square:square$.doing difficult things helps you grow. keep working!

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the quantities

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

Step2: Set up the initial ratio

$\frac{1}{2}:3$

Step3: Eliminate the fraction

Multiply both terms by 2: $(\frac{1}{2} \times 2):(3 \times 2) = 1:6$

Answer:

$1:6$