SOLUTION: A paint mixture contains 12 gallons of base paint for every gallon of color. In 585 gallons of paint, how many gallons of color are there?

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Question 623098: A paint mixture contains 12 gallons of base paint for every gallon of color. In 585 gallons of paint, how many gallons of color are there?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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585/13=45 gal