Answer:
[tex]Blue = 4.8 \ Gallons[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Y : B = 3 ; 2[/tex]
Required
Find the number of blue paints in 12 gallons
Start by representing the blue part of the ratio as a fraction
[tex]Y : B = 3 ; 2[/tex]
[tex]B = \frac{2}{2 + 3}[/tex]
[tex]B = \frac{2}{5}[/tex]
This means that:
[tex]Blue = \frac{2}{5} * 12\ Gallons[/tex]
[tex]Blue = \frac{24}{5} \ Gallons[/tex]
[tex]Blue = 4.8 \ Gallons[/tex]
