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To make a paint mixture, you need 2 liters of water for every 3 liters of paint. How many liters of water are needed for 15 liters of paint?
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Answer to a math question To make a paint mixture, you need 2 liters of water for every 3 liters of paint. How many liters of water are needed for 15 liters of paint?
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Solution:
1. Given:
- Ratio of water to paint:2:3
- Amount of paint:15
2. Set up the proportion for water:
Letx
\frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{15}
3. Solve forx
2 \cdot 15 = 3 \cdot x
30 = 3x
x = \frac{30}{3}
x = 10
Answer:
\text{10 liters of water are needed for 15 liters of paint.}
1. Given:
- Ratio of water to paint:
- Amount of paint:
2. Set up the proportion for water:
Let
3. Solve for
Answer:
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