SOLUTION: a photographer must mix a chemical in the ratio of 1 part chemical for every 7 parts of water. How many ounces of chemical should be used to make a 3 qt total mixture

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Question 1133509: a photographer must mix a chemical in the ratio of 1 part chemical for every 7 parts of water. How many ounces of chemical should be used to make a 3 qt total mixture
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 quarts, same as 96 fluid ounces

The ratio of of 8 parts, split 1 and 7.

96%2F8=12---------one part is 12 fluid ounces.


12 fluid ounces of "chemical" and 84 of water