Question

Carol is mixing pink paint. The ratio of red to white paint is 2:1. If carol uses 6 part red paint. How much white paint does she need?

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Because the ratio is 2:1, you would divide the number of red parts by 2.

Answer 2

She will need 3 parts white paint

Explanation:

Lets make a proportion:

2 : 1

6 : x

We know that 2 = 6 in this problem are the same values, red paint

6/2 = 3 3 IS THE CONSTANT OF PROPORITIONALITY

Now, 1 x 3 = 3

1 = 3 in this problem are the same values, white paint

SHE NEEDS 3 PARTS WHITE PAINT