2.5 divided by 2 equals 1.25 so each side equals 1.25
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Change 2/5 to a decimal
2/5 = 0.4
Change 1 2/15 of a fluid ounce to a decimal.
1.133333
Set up your proportion.
0.4 / 1.133333 = x / 5 Cross multiply
0.4*5 = 1.133333*x
2 = 1.133333 x Divide by 1.1333333
2/1.33333 = x
x = 1.5 ounces.
He needs 1.5 ounces of red to make 5 ounces of purple.
