MFM1P: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied
Unit 4: Proportional Reasoning
Activity 7: Proportional Problems
Blue Paint Problem: Equivalent Ratios
Answer
2 blue cans : 3 yellow cans = 8 blue cans : 12 yellow cans
2 blue cans : 4 yellow cans = 6 blue cans : 12 yellow cans
3 blue cans : 4 yellow cans = 9 blue cans : 12 yellow cans
The mixture that is the bluest is 3 blue cans mixed with 4 yellow cans.
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