Question

Emma and Clair are planning to sell lemonade on their street. They have two recipes to choose from. Emma’s recipe calls for the juice of 5 lemons and 2 cups of water. Clair’s recipe calls for the juice of 2 lemons and 1 cup of water. Why will the first recipe taste more “lemony”?

Answer 1

Emma's recipe will be more "lemony"

Explanation:

If you are to take Clair's recipe and multiply it x2 so that the common denominator (cups of water) is equal, it will show you that Emma's recipe has more lemons in it; therefore will be more "lemony"

Answer 2

lemons is greater ratio

Explanation:

cause the ratio is larger

lemons to water

5:2

2:1

simplify....

2.5:1

2:1

lemons is greater ratio