SOLUTION: a paint formula requires 2 oz of dye for every 15 oz of base paint. how many ounces of dye are required for 120 oz of base paint.

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Question 769533: a paint formula requires 2 oz of dye for every 15 oz of base paint. how many ounces of dye are required for 120 oz of base paint.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Formula:
Mixture:

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z=16 ounces of dye to use in the 120 ounce of base.

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