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the original would be 9:5 (9 carrots every 5 parsnips). Because he used 27 carrots, you would multiply 9:5 by 3 (9x3 is 27) which leaves you with 27:15 ... hope i helped :)
The ratio of carrots to parsnips is 9:5.
To find the answer to the second question write the ratio as an fraction and equal it to the number of carrots over the number of parsnips.
Ratio: 9/5
Number of Carrots: 27
Number of Parsnips: x
Equation: 9/5 = 27/x
Cross multiply--- 9x = 27*5
Simplify--- 9x = 135
Simplify--- (9x)/9 = 135/9
Simplify--- x = 15
If there are 27 carrots, Oscar needs to use 15 parsnips for the vegetable soup.
To find the answer to the second question write the ratio as an fraction and equal it to the number of carrots over the number of parsnips.
Ratio: 9/5
Number of Carrots: 27
Number of Parsnips: x
Equation: 9/5 = 27/x
Cross multiply--- 9x = 27*5
Simplify--- 9x = 135
Simplify--- (9x)/9 = 135/9
Simplify--- x = 15
If there are 27 carrots, Oscar needs to use 15 parsnips for the vegetable soup.