Question

A shade of green paint is to be mixed with 3 parts blue and 2 parts yellow Ten gailions of green paint are to be mixed

How many gallions of yellow paint must be used?

4
2
5
6 2/3

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

If we were to work backwards, 4 would be the 2 part in the equation, already done. 2x2=4. so that means that the other number must also be multiplied by 2, making the number 6. 6+4 is 10, meaning ten gallons. message me with any remaining questions!