Math Problem Statement

Ana is making bouquets of flowers. For every [3] roses there are [7] carnations. She uses the ratio [3] to [10] to represent the ratio of roses to total number of flowers. Complete the table to show the ratio of roses to total number of flowers written as a fraction and decimal.

Solution

To solve this, we need to express the ratio of roses to the total number of flowers as both a fraction and a decimal.

We are given:

  • The ratio of roses to carnations is 3 to 7.
  • The ratio of roses to the total number of flowers is 3 to 10, since the total number of flowers is 3 roses + 7 carnations = 10 flowers.

Now, let's complete the table based on the ratio of roses to total flowers.

Step 1: Ratio as a fraction

The ratio of roses to total flowers is 3:10, which can be written as the fraction: 310\frac{3}{10}

Step 2: Ratio as a decimal

To express the ratio as a decimal, divide 3 by 10: 310=0.3\frac{3}{10} = 0.3

Summary of the table:

Ratio of Roses to Total FlowersFractionDecimal
3:10310\frac{3}{10}0.3

Would you like further details on how this was calculated, or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the ratio of carnations to the total number of flowers?
  2. If Ana has 15 roses, how many carnations does she need to maintain the ratio?
  3. If Ana uses 30 carnations, how many total flowers does she have?
  4. What would be the ratio of carnations to total flowers in decimal form?
  5. How would the ratios change if Ana uses equal numbers of roses and carnations?

Tip: To convert a ratio to a decimal, divide the first part of the ratio by the second part (total or other component).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios
Fractions
Decimals

Formulas

Ratio of roses to total flowers = number of roses / total number of flowers
Decimal representation = fraction numerator / denominator

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6