Question

Mitch mixes 5 parts white paint to 9 parts blue paint. If he has 4 qt of white paint, how much blue paint would he need?

Answer 1

Answer:

7.2 qt

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Determine how much blue paint is needed in comparison to white paint

9 ÷ 5 = 1.8

For every 1 part of white paint, 1.8 times that amount of blue paint is needed.

2. Multiply the 4 qt of white paint by 1.8

4 · 1.8 = 7.2