Problema Solution
The Jelly Junior High school color is made by mixing red paint with yellow paint. The ratio of red to yellow is 3 to 5. How much red paint should be mixed with 20 oz of yellow?
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let 'r' represent the oz of red paint needed for the mix
r : 20 = 3 : 5
by solving we find:
r = 12 oz
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12 oz of red paint should be mixed with 20 ox of yellow.