Question

Please help!! Asalt mixture has 8 parts water and 2 parts salt. Suppose one part of each is added. What is the new ratio of salt to

water?

Answer 1

1:3

Explanation:

If you divide 9 by 3 you get three. If you divide 3 by three you get 1.

you cannot simplify that down anymore, so it is a 1:3 ratio.