How does a "for every" statement show a ratio comparison? (Example of a for every statement: There a 5 strawberries for every 6 apples)

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BatMan

18 May, 15:11

How does a "for every" statement show a ratio comparison? (Example of a for every statement: There a 5 strawberries for every 6 apples)

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Brett Cobb · Answer 1

If you think of the "for every" as a : then it will make sense. So, replace the "for every" with a :.

So:

There are 5 strawberries for every 6 apples

Turns into

strawberries:apples = 5:6

Kierra White · Answer 2

For every means for example if there is going to be one apple there will always have to be 2 orananges so every time one apple adds there will be always 2 oranges