Question

In a science experiment, Tania uses 0.8 ounce of water to create a reaction. She wants the next reaction to be 0.1 times the size of the previous reaction. How much water should she use?

Answer 1

0.08 ounce

Explanation:

If the size of Tania's reaction is proportional to the amount of water used, then she can reduce the reaction size to 0.1 of its previous value by reducing the quantity of water to 0.1 of its previous value:

0.1 × 0.8 oz = 0.08 oz

The size of Tania's reaction may depend on other factors, so changing the amound of water may have no effect whatever. If water serves as a damper on the reaction, Tania may need to increase the amount of water used.

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