Question

Sheila mixed 3 ounces of blue paint with 2 ounces of yellow paint. She decided to create 20 ounces of the same mixture. How many ounces of yellow paint does Sheila need for the new mixture?

Answer 1

Sheila would need 8 ounces of yellow paint

3 ounces of blue and 2 ounces of yellow make 5 ounces.

6 ounces of blue and 4 ounces of yellow make 10 ounces.

9 ounces of blue and 6 ounces of yellow make 15 ounces.

12 ounces of blue and 8 ounces of yellow make 20 ounces.