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Type: Open-Ended
Category: Fractions and Ratios
Level: Grade 6
Standards: 6.RP.A.3, MP2
Tags: PARCC
Author: LBeth
Last Modified: 7 years ago

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Grade 6 Fractions and Ratios CCSS: 6.RP.A.3, MP2

A florist is creating two flower bouquets that each have exactly 24 flowers. One bouquet will include lilies and carnations. The other bouquet will include roses and carnations.

The first bouquet will have 2 lilies for every 6 flowers.
The second bouquet will have 4 roses for every 8 flowers.

What is the total number of lilies and roses the florist will need? What will be the ratio of lilies to roses? Show or explain the steps you used to solve this problem.

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