Question

Х To make 1 batch of green paint, Ethan mixes 2 ounces of blue paint and the same amount of yellow paint. How many ounces of blue paint is needed to make 5 batches of green paint? Select the correct values to give your answer as a mixed number. Choose. Choose. ounces of blue paint. 8

Answer 1

Given:

`2(3)/(8)\text{ ounces }of\text{ blue paint is used for }1\text{ batch of gree}n\text{ paint.}`
`\begin{gathered} \text{Ounces of blue paint needed for }5\text{ batches of green paint=5}*2(3)/(8) \\ =5*(19)/(8) \\ =(95)/(8) \\ =11(7)/(8) \end{gathered}`
`11\text{ }(7)/(8)\text{ ounces of blue paint}`