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Finley makes

1batch of her favorite shade of orange paint by mixing
5liters of yellow paint with
3liters of red paint.
How many batches of orange paint can Finley make if she has
15liters of red paint?

User Caveman
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Answer:

Finley has the potential to make 5 batches of orange paint.

Explanation:

If Finley has 15L of red paint, then she can make 5 batches of orange paint assuming that she has enough yellow paint.

15L red paint ÷ 3L red paint = 5 batches

User Karim Sonbol
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