Question

A chemical compound requires 24 oz of Chemical A and 30 oz of Chemical B. How much

Chemical A is needed of you have 12 oz of Chemical B?

Answer 1

Answer: 9.6 oz

Explanation:

make x= the oz of Chemical A when Chemical B is 12 oz

A:B=24:30=x:12

30x=288

x= 9.6(oz)