Question

A florist uses 225 branches of winterberry to make 75 wreaths. Based on the ratio or unit rate, how many branches of winterberry will the florist use for 25 wreaths?

Answer 1

the number of branches required to use 25 wreaths is 75 branches

Explanation:

Given that

The florist used 225 branches of winterberry for making 75 wreaths

First we have to compute the unit rate or the ratio

= 225 ÷ 75

= 3 : 1

Now the number of branches required to use 25 wreaths is

= 3 × 25

= 75 branches

Hence, the number of branches required to use 25 wreaths is 75 branches