SOLUTION: If a mixture is created by adding 2 ounces of chemicals to 100 gallons of water, how much chemicals would I put in 15 gallons of water?

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Question 767558: If a mixture is created by adding 2 ounces of chemicals to 100 gallons of water, how much chemicals would I put in 15 gallons of water?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+2%2F100+=+x%2F15+
+2%2A15+=+100x+
+100x+=+30+
+x+=+.3+
.3 ounces should be put in