The volume of water In two containers is in the ratio of 6 to 7. If the volume of the first container is 36 liters, find the volume of the second container?

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Chun Liu · Answer 1 · 2021-09-16T16:06:36+0000

Answer:

42 liters

Explanation:

Set up the ratios as fractions.

6/7 = 36/x

To get the volumes multiply the 6 and the 7 by 6.

This is how you got the 36 for the first volume.

The volume of the second container is 42.

7 x 6 = 42