Question

Meryl needs to cut down 10.5 trees for every 5 cabins she builds.

Complete the table using equivalent ratios.

Number of trees Number of cabins

10.5 5
__ 3
__ 7

Answer 1

for seven cabins it should be 14.7 trees, im not sure about 3 cabins, sorry :(

Answer 2

3) 6.3

7) 14.7

Explanation:

Use ratios to solve the table

10.5/5 = x/3

cross multiply

31.5 = 5x

x = 6.3

10.5/5 = x/7

73.5 = 5x

x = 14.7