Pablo uses 3 bags of pepperoni to make 9 pepperoni pizza. He says he needs 6 bags to make 12 pepperoni pizzas. Is he correct? Explain your reasoning

1. First, we establish the ratio of bags of pepperoni to pizzas based on the information provided:
\frac{3 \text{ bags}}{9 \text{ pizzas}} = \frac{1 \text{ bag}}{3 \text{ pizzas}}

2. Using the above ratio, determine how many bags are needed for 12 pizzas:
\frac{1 \text{ bag}}{3 \text{ pizzas}} = \frac{x \text{ bags}}{12 \text{ pizzas}}

3. Solve for \( x \) by cross-multiplying and dividing:
x = \frac{12}{3} = 4

4. Compare with Pablo's claim. He said he needs 6 bags, but the calculation shows only 4 bags are necessary.

Answer: No, he is not correct.