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The directions for a homemade glass cleaner call for 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Mr. Gilbert mixed 2 cups of vinegar with 5 cups of water. Did he use a correct ratio of vinegar to water? Explain.

User Javiel
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Answer:

No cause

Step-by-step explanation:

he tried to double it so it would have to 2 and 8 cause

1+1 is 2

4+4 is 8

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1 x 2 is 2

4 x2 is 8

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1 x 5 is 5

4 x 5 is 20

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so there for, NO!!!!!!!!!

User Pcampr
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No.
Step-by-step explanation:
To tackled this problem we should find an equivalent denominator.

We find that the lcm ( lowest common denominator ) is 20.

1 x 5 = 5
4 x 5 = 20

2 x 4 = 8
5 x 4 = 20.

so the answer is no.
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