SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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60/75=x/90 cross multiply
75x=60*90
75x=5400
x=5400/75
x=72 pound of solvent are required.