Q50. - Algebra 1

Question

WRITING IN MATH Describe how businesses can use ratios. Write about a real-world situation in which a business would use a ratio.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

For every car manufactured, the Car Company needs to ensure that number of tires ordered is in a constant ratio to the number of cars produced, that is $5:1$ or $\frac{5}{1}$.

Step 1. Understanding the concept of ratio.

A ratio is a number, which expresses one quantity as a fraction of the other.

For example, a ratio of 3 to 4 is $3:4$ or $\frac{3}{4}$.

Step 2. Find a real-world example.

Suppose a car company procures vehicle tiers from another company. Now for every car we need 5 tires 4 will be fitted and one spare tire will be needed. So For every car manufactured, the Car Company needs to ensure that number of tires ordered is in a constant ratio to the number of cars produced. That is $5:1$ or $\frac{5}{1}$.

Thus ratio here helps the Car Company to keep a track of how many tires it needs to procure from the tire manufacturer.