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
diet soda 4 cups
mint leaves : chopped watermelon
the ratio is \\(\square : \square\\).
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

Ratio of mint leaves to chopped watermelon is $\frac{1}{2}:3$. To simplify, multiply both parts by 2: $1:6$.

Step3: Find the value of the ratio

Value is $\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{3}=\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1}{6}$.

Step4: Interpret the ratio

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

Answer:

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