Q. To mix a specific paint color the ratio of red to blue to green paint is 4:5:6. If you mix 28 ounce of red paint how much blue paint do you need?
Understand the ratio: Understand the ratio and what it represents.The ratio of red to blue to green paint is 4:5:6. This means for every 4 parts of red paint, there are 5 parts of blue paint and 6 parts of green paint.
Determine red paint parts: Determine the total parts of red paint used.We are given that 28 ounces of red paint are used. According to the ratio, red paint represents 4 parts.
Calculate one part value: Calculate the value of one part.Since 28 ounces represent 4 parts, we divide 28 by 4 to find the value of one part.Value of one part = 28 ounces / 4 partsValue of one part = 7 ounces
Calculate blue paint amount: Calculate the amount of blue paint needed.According to the ratio, blue paint is 5 parts. Now that we know one part is equal to 7 ounces, we can find the amount of blue paint by multiplying 5 parts by the value of one part.Amount of blue paint = 5 parts ×7 ounces/partAmount of blue paint = 35 ounces
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