Nick and his sister, Laura, love to use homemade spread on their bagels. When Nick makes a
batch, he uses 12 ounces of orange marmalade and 16 ounces of cream cheese. When Laura
makes a batch, she uses 8 ounces of orange marmalade and 12 ounces of cream cheese.
Whose bagel spread tastes fruitier?

To determine whose bagel spread tastes fruitier between Nick and Laura, we can compare the ratios of orange marmalade to cream cheese used in their batches.

Let's calculate the ratio for Nick's batch:
Orange marmalade to cream cheese ratio:
Nick = 12 ounces / 16 ounces

Now, let's simplify the ratio:
Nick = (12/4) ounces / (16/4) ounces
Nick = 3/4 ounces / 4/4 ounces
Nick = 3/4

So, the ratio of orange marmalade to cream cheese in Nick's batch is 3/4.

Now, let's calculate the ratio for Laura's batch:
Orange marmalade to cream cheese ratio:
Laura = 8 ounces / 12 ounces

Now, let's simplify the ratio:
Laura = (8/4) ounces / (12/4) ounces
Laura = 2/3 ounces / 3/3 ounces
Laura = 2/3

So, the ratio of orange marmalade to cream cheese in Laura's batch is 2/3.

Comparing the ratios, we can see that 3/4 (Nick's batch) is greater than 2/3 (Laura's batch). This means that Nick's bagel spread tastes fruitier compared to Laura's.

Please note that this solution is based on the assumption that a higher ratio of orange marmalade to cream cheese implies a fruitier taste. If there are other factors involved, this comparison may not be sufficient.