Question

One ounce of solution X contains only ingredients a and b in a ratio of 2:3. One ounce of solution Y contains only ingredients a and b in a ratio of 1:2. If solution Z is created by mixing solutions X and Y in a ratio of 3:11, then 2520 ounces of solution Z contains how many ounces of a? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

X - a:b = 2:3

Y - a:b = 1:2

Z - X:Y = 3:11 = 3(2, 3):11(1, 2) = (6, 9) : (11, 22) = X:Y

Z - a:b = 17:31 = 17/48 : 31/48

2520 oz Z • 17 oz a/48 oz Z = 892.5 oz a

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Answer 2

Answer:

X - a:b = 2:3

Y - a:b = 1:2

Z - X:Y = 3:11 = 3(2, 3):11(1, 2)

= (6, 9) : (11, 22) = X:Y

Z - a:b = 17:31 = 17/48 : 31/48

2520 oz Z • 17 oz a/48 oz Z = 892.5 oz a

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