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Please explain. I'm a bit confused

The table shows the amount of red paint that can be added to different amounts of white paint while making a custom paint color:

Which statement is true about the ratio of red paint to white paint in the paint color?

A) It is 1:16.
B) It is 16:1.
C) It is 5:1.
D) It is 1:5.

Please explain. I'm a bit confused The table shows the amount of red paint that can-example-1
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Answer:

D) It is 1:5.

Explanation:


(4)/(20) = (1)/(5)

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