Question

Weight of tea in 100 bags is 8 ounces. Weight of tea in 3 bags?

Answer 1

Would I divide 100/8 then multiple by 3

Answer 2

not 100% sure but i think so

Answer 3

set up a ratio equation like so :

100/8 = 3/?

then you cross multiply
100x = 3*8

then solve for x

Answer 4

What are the keywords to know I need to solve usingrratios

Answer 5

how i do it is look at the measure ments so:

bags/ ounces = bags/ounces

Answer 6

if you know the ratio of one you just do the math like i showed you

Answer 7

Thanks

Answer 8

you are welcome