document.write( "Question 109936: If a a paint mixture uses 60 pounds of solvent for 75 gallons of paint, how many pounds of solvent are needed for 90 gallons of paint? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #80112 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 60/75=x/90 cross multiply \n" ); document.write( "75x=60*90 \n" ); document.write( "75x=5400 \n" ); document.write( "x=5400/75 \n" ); document.write( "x=72 pound of solvent are required. \n" ); document.write( " |