Solving Ratio Problems using Double Number Lines
This is an example of a double number line. Visual This is an example of a double number line. It can be used to solve ratio problems. What ratio is represented here?
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What does this double number line tell you?
The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.
The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.
The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.
Sample Problem Marla ran 1 mile in 10 minutes. At the same rate, how much time will it take her to run 3 miles? Show your solution using a double number line.
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