Problema Solution
tammy wants to paint her living room a shade of brown, but could not find what she wanted at lowes. she decided to mix the paint herself. set up her ratios and reduce if necessary. the first batch she does 2 cups of brown with 3 cups of white. what is the ratio of brown to white
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the first batch she does 2 cups of brown with 3 cups of white.
So, total is 2 cups brown + 3 cups white = 5 cups of brown mixture
Only brown mixture = 2/5
only white mixture = 3/5
Brown to white mixture is : (2/5) / (3/5) = 2/3