Question

To make Citrus Orange paint, a paint store mixes yellow, white, and red paint in the ratio of 5 to 3 to 1. How many gallons of yellow, white, and red paint does the store need to mix to make 135 gallons of Citrus Orange paint?​

Answer 1

yellow 75 gallons

white 45 gallons

red 15 gallons

Explanation:

yellow (5) + white (3) + red (1) equal 9 total parts.

5/9 is yellow

3/9 is white

1/9 is read

5/9 x 135 = 75

3/9 of 135 = 45

1/9 of 135 = 15