Solving Ratio Word Problems with Ratio Tables

The video tutorial explains how to solve a recipe problem using a ratio table. It starts by introducing the problem, which involves determining the amount of fruit punch needed when using 12 cups of orange juice, given a ratio of 3 cups of orange juice to 4 cups of fruit punch. The tutorial then guides viewers through setting up a ratio table and solving the problem by scaling the ratio. The solution is reached by multiplying the original ratio to find that 16 cups of fruit punch are needed.

What is the initial ratio of orange juice to fruit punch given in the problem?

• 4 cups of orange juice to 3 cups of fruit punch

• 2 cups of orange juice to 3 cups of fruit punch

• 3 cups of orange juice to 4 cups of fruit punch

• 3 cups of orange juice to 2 cups of fruit punch

What method is suggested to solve the problem?

• Creating a ratio table

• Using a calculator

• Using a proportion formula

• Drawing a diagram

In the ratio table, what should be written in the column labeled 'orange juice'?

• The amount of fruit punch

• The total amount of both juices

• The ratio of fruit punch to orange juice

• The amount of orange juice

If 12 cups of orange juice are used, what should be written in the 'orange juice' column?

• 3

• 4

• 12

• 16

How do you determine the number to write in the 'fruit punch' column?

• By guessing

• By using the same number as in the 'orange juice' column

• By ensuring the ratio remains equivalent to 3:4

• By dividing the number in the 'orange juice' column by 2

What factor does the number 3 increase by to become 12?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the final amount of fruit punch needed if 12 cups of orange juice are used?

• 20 cups

• 12 cups

• 16 cups

• 18 cups

What is the purpose of maintaining the ratio of 3 cups of orange juice to 4 cups of fruit punch?

• To make the recipe easier to follow

• To reduce the amount of fruit punch needed

• To ensure the recipe tastes the same

• To use up all the ingredients