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  • 20-03-2019
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juice is in the ratio of 2 parts concentrate to 1 part water. I have 9 gallons of juice. how much water must be added to make the juice in the ratio of 1 part water

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MrGumby
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  • 22-03-2019

Answer:

You would need 4.5 gallons of water.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find this create a proportion. On the right, use the give ratio. On the left give the amount in the current mixture.

2/1 = 9/x

Now cross multiply to solve.

1 * 9 = 2 * x

9 = 2x

4.5 = x

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