AMO 2027 Grades 4-5 SET 14 - Self-study Question 4

John and Anne each bought 12 ounces of coffee in a 16 ounce cup. John drank 2 ounces of his coffee and then added 2 ounces of cream. Anne added 2 ounces of cream, stirred the coffee well, and then drank 2 ounces. What is the resulting ratio of the amount of cream in John’s coffee to that in Anne's coffee?

Answer entry: simplest ratio John:Anne, for example 3:2.