SOLUTION: Angela made some compost using 1 part coffee grounds, 6 parts food waste, 12 parts leaves,and 7 parts grass. She wants to adjust the mix so that it is 1/3 food waste WITCH AD

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Question 866522: Angela made some compost using 1 part coffee grounds, 6 parts food waste, 12 parts leaves,and 7 parts grass. She wants to adjust the mix so that it is 1/3 food waste WITCH ADJUSTMENT WOULD WORK? :
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A.) add 2 more parts food waste and 2 more parts grass.
B.) add 4 more parts food waste.
C.) add 5 more parts food waste.
D.) add 4 more parts food waste and 4 more parts leaves.


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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 part coffee grounds, 6 parts food waste, 12 parts leaves,and 7 parts grass
1/3 food waste
A.) add 2 more parts food waste and 2 more parts grass.
B.) add 4 more parts food waste.
C.) add 5 more parts food waste.
D.) add 4 more parts food waste and 4 more parts leaves.
now we have 6 /26
a) 8/28
b) 10/26
c)11/26
d)10/30
answer
d)10/30=1/3