SOLUTION: A mixture contains 27 gallons base for every gallon of color. In 1232 gallons of paint how much color is there?

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Question 357365: A mixture contains 27 gallons base for every gallon of color. In 1232 gallons of paint how much color is there?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

using the proportion described in question. Note: 1 gal color/(27+1)gal paint

Let x be the color in 1232gal

1%2F28+=+x+%2F1232

cross mulitply to solve

28x = 1232

x = 44 gal of color in 1232gal of paint