Question

A store sells two types of cleaning solutions. Brand X has 4 mL of white vinegar for

every 20 mL of water. Brand Y has 5 mL of white vinegar for every 30 mL of water
Which mixture has a higher concentration of vinegar?

Answer 1

Brand X

Explanation:

Brand X has 4mL of vinegar for every 20mL of water:

We can put this as 4/20=1/5=20%

Brand Y has 5mL of vinegar for every 30mL of water

We can put this as 5/30=1/6=16.6%