To make a certian color of paint, the ratio of blue paint to white paint is 5:2. How many gallons of blue paint are required to mix with 14 gallons of white paint?
a:14
b:21
c:28
d:35
e:42
2006-06-07 09:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by La Eztrellita 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Notice 5:2 is the same as 2.5 (five divided by 2). Take the 14 gallons of white paint times that ratio so it's 14 X 2.5. The answer is 35, which is D.
2006-06-07 09:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
35
2006-06-07 16:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by ricardomacas121212 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5:2 is equal to x:14
2*7 = 14 so
5*7 = 35
D:35 is the answer.
2006-06-07 16:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by allknowing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's D, 35. Here's why.
you have the problem 5/2 = x/14
cross multiply you get (14x5)/2=x
Which i calcualted is 35.
2006-06-07 16:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5/2 = x/14
Cross multiply.
2x=70
divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get the value of x.
x=35
The answer is d.
2006-06-07 16:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by The Bride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d
2006-06-07 16:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by heidibel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C that was simple
2006-06-07 16:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by believerchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F.
2006-06-07 16:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn xx3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d. duh!
2006-06-07 16:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋