Question

7. Red and white paint is mixed in

the ratio of 3 to 2.
B) how many cans of each colour are needed to make 20cans of mixture

Answer 1

3x+2x=20
5x=20
x=4
3(4)=12 so 12 cans of Red paint needed
2(4)=8 so 8 cans of White paint needed

Answer 2

For every 3 cans of red paint there is 2 cans of white paint you need 8 white and 12 red cans

Explanation: