SOLUTION: Liquids A and B are mixed in the ratio 2:7 (by volume). What volume of liquid would be present in the solution if it contained 56 ml of liquid B?

Question 591610: Liquids A and B are mixed in the ratio 2:7 (by volume). What volume of liquid would be present in the solution if it contained 56 ml of liquid B?
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Liquids A and B are mixed in the ratio 2:7 (by volume).
What volume of liquid would be present in the solution if it contained 56 ml of liquid B?
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A ratio equation to find the amt of liquid A
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=
Cross multiply
7A = 56 * 2
7A = 112
A = 112/7
A = 16 ml
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Total volume: 56 + 16 = 72 ml
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