Question

The first orange paint mixture contains 6 parts red and 9 parts yellow. A second orange paint mixture contains 4 parts red and 6 parts yellow. Which of the following statements is true?

a:The first paint mixture is redder than the second paint mixture.
b:The second paint mixture is redder than the first paint mixture.
c:The two paint mixtures are the same shade of orange.

Answer 1

Answer:

a is the correct option

Answer 2

Answer:

The first paint mixture is redder than the second paint mixture.

Explanation:

I think it's because 6 +3 = 9

and 4 + 2 = 6

3>2.

The reasoning might be wrong but the answer should be right.