SOLUTION: The ratio of salt to water in a certain solution is 4 to 15. if the solution contains 6 ounces of water, how many ounces of salt does it contain?
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Question 639151: The ratio of salt to water in a certain solution is 4 to 15. if the solution contains 6 ounces of water, how many ounces of salt does it contain?
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The ratio of salt to water in a certain solution is 4 to 15.
if the solution contains 6 ounces of water, how many ounces of salt does it contain?
:
Let s = amt of salt
+
Cross multiply
15s = 6 * 4
15s = 24
s = 24/15
s = 1.6 oz of salt
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