Question

read the story.
the sixth graders at elmtree middle school made spring baskets for patients at a nearby hospital. all the baskets were either green or pink. the students made 8 green baskets for every 7 pink baskets.
pick the diagram that models the ratio in the story.
two diagrams showing green and pink rectangles, first with 7 green and 8 pink, second with 8 green and 7 pink
if the students made 105 pink baskets, how many green baskets did they make?
_____ green baskets

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the ratio

The ratio of green to pink baskets is 8:7.

Step2: Find the scale factor

Number of pink baskets = 105. Scale factor = $\frac{105}{7} = 15$.

Step3: Calculate green baskets

Green baskets = $8 \times 15 = 120$.

Answer:

120