In order to find what one part is in a ratio, you have to add the ratio up ( 5+ 3) and divide it by the number you're looking for (56). In this case, you get 56/8, which gives you 7. Therefore, each part is worth 7. You then have to multiply both sides of the ratio (5 and 3) by 7. 5x7= 35. 3x7= 21.
Therefore, 56 divided into the ratio of 5:3 is 35:21
2 pounds ---- 100%
x pounds -----18%
x=(2*18)/100=36/100=0.36 pounds
3u + 4u + 2u = 9u
9u = 90
1u = 90/9 = 10
since black is 2u ( from the ratio given)
2u = 10 x 2 = 20
Answer : 20cm of the pole is painted black.
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Need approx 3 oz chemical to 1 gal water.
Conversion factor is then approx. 3 oz
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1 gal
Mult this result by 6 gal. This gives you 18 oz, approx.
Now let's look for a more exact solution:
2.75 oz 19 gal
---------- * ---------- = 17.4 oz. The 18 oz estimate was close.
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