SOLUTION: A quart bottle contains a mixture that is 1/3 antifreeze, 2/3 water. A half gallon bottle contains a mixture that is 3/4 antifreeze, 1/4 water. The contents of the two bottles are
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Question 995189: A quart bottle contains a mixture that is 1/3 antifreeze, 2/3 water. A half gallon bottle contains a mixture that is 3/4 antifreeze, 1/4 water. The contents of the two bottles are poured into a gallon jug. What is the ratio (one integer to another, in the form a:b) of antifreeze to water in the jug?
I need to explain the process to solving this word problem - HELP! Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Keep all volume units as GALLONS or their fractions, and keep track of how much volume of the antifreeze (as if pure) and the water.
The Quart: antifreeze water
The Half-Gallon: antifreeze water
ALL COMBINED
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Antifreeze,
Water,
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This new combined mixture is gallons antifreeze and gallons water. Ratio of antifreeze to water is 11:7.