document.write( "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? \n" ); document.write( "
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Liquids A and B are mixed in the ratio 2:7 (by volume).
\n" ); document.write( " What volume of liquid would be present in the solution if it contained 56 ml of liquid B?
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\n" ); document.write( "A ratio equation to find the amt of liquid A
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\n" ); document.write( "\"A%2F56\" = \"2%2F7\"
\n" ); document.write( "Cross multiply
\n" ); document.write( "7A = 56 * 2
\n" ); document.write( "7A = 112
\n" ); document.write( "A = 112/7
\n" ); document.write( "A = 16 ml
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\n" ); document.write( "Total volume: 56 + 16 = 72 ml
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