SOLUTION: I was told to mix 1 part oil to 30 parts gas, how much oil would I mix if I was using 2 liters of gas

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Question 855647: I was told to mix 1 part oil to 30 parts gas, how much oil would I mix if I was using 2 liters of gas
Found 2 solutions by harpazo, josgarithmetic:
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/x = 30/2
Solve for x.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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oil%2Fgas=1%2F30=v%2F2

Simple proportion. Find v.