SOLUTION: The fuel for a chain saw is a mix of oil and gasoline. The ratio of ounces of oil to gallons of gasoline is 7:19. There are 38 gallons of gasoline. How many ounces of oil are th

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: The fuel for a chain saw is a mix of oil and gasoline. The ratio of ounces of oil to gallons of gasoline is 7:19. There are 38 gallons of gasoline. How many ounces of oil are th      Log On


   

Question 104517: The fuel for a chain saw is a mix of oil and gasoline. The ratio of ounces of oil to gallons of gasoline is 7:19. There are 38 gallons of gasoline. How many ounces of oil are there?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7%2F19=x%2F38
%2838%2A7%29%2F19=x
x=14 oz of oil
Ed