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15Lesson 2.3Finding Equivalent RatiosSuppose all classes at <strong>you</strong>r grade level <strong>to</strong>ok the cola taste test.The result was 100 <strong>to</strong> 80 in favor of Bolda Cola. <strong>How</strong> <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong> scale <strong>do</strong>wn this ratio <strong>to</strong> make it easier <strong>to</strong> understand? What are some other ratios equivalent <strong>to</strong> this ratio in which the numbers are greater?(This is called scaling up the ratio.) <strong>How</strong> is scaling ratios like finding equivalent fractions for 100/80? <strong>How</strong> is scaling ratios different from finding equivalent fractions?Problem 2.3Scaling RatiosOne of Ming’s tasks at the camp is <strong>to</strong> mix snack mix for the afternoons.The combination of Chex mix and M&Ms <strong>change</strong>s for the different ages of the campers.Toddlers Kids (5-12) Young Adults (13-18)2 cups M&M mix3 cups Chex mixper serving6 cups M&M mix4 cups Chex mixper serving4 cups M&M mix2 cups Chex mixper servingA. What amounts of M&M mix and Chex mix will Ming need when she has <strong>to</strong> feed 2 <strong>to</strong>ddlers,3 <strong>to</strong>ddlers, 4 <strong>to</strong>ddlers, etc. Complete the table below.Snack Mix for ToddlersNumber of Toddlers 1 2 3 4 5 10Cups of M&M mixCups of Chex mix

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