In order to get a certain shade of blue paint, a mixer must have 5 parts white paint to 3 parts blue.

If 4 gallons of paint must be mixed, how many gallons of white paint must be used?

3.7 gallons

2.5 gallons

1.9 gallons

1.5 gallons

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24 December, 17:10

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Carissa Beard · Answer 1

5 : 3 ... added = 8

5/8 * 4 = 20/8 = 2.5 < = = white paint

3/8 * 4 = 12/8 = 1.5 < = = blue paint

In order to get a certain shade of blue paint, a mixer must have 5 parts white paint to 3 parts blue.If 4 gallons of paint must be mixed, how many gallons of white paint must be used?3.7 gallons2.5 gallons1.9 gallons1.5 gallons