Question

The ratio of vinegar to water is 1 to 16. How many fluid ounces of vinegar should be mixed with 80 fluid ounces of water? Please explain... Thanks :)

Answer 1

We have an equation: 1/? = 16/80

Cross multiply:
16*? = 80*1
⇒ ? = 80*1/16= 5

5 fluid ounces of vinegar should be mixed with 80 fluid ounces of water~

Answer 2

80/16 equals to 5
5 fluid ounces of vinegar should be mixed with 80 fluid ounces of vinegar.