A painter mixes 6 parts red paint and 8 parts yellow to make dark orange paint. Which equation can the painter use to calculate the amount of red paint, R, that is needed to mix with a given amount with yellow paint, Y? A. R = 6/8 = Y, B. R=6/8 - Y, C. R=3/4y, D. R = 4/3Y.

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Hailie Bean

6 May, 14:23

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Katelynn Gilbert · Answer 1

Red : Yellow

6 : 8

(:6) (:6)

1 : 8/6

1 : 4/3

therefore, R = 4/3Y

Answer: R = 4/3Y