Question 02.
A mixture of paint is prepared by mixing 1 part of red pigments with 8 parts of base. In the following table, find the parts of base that need to be added.
Parts of red pigment1471220Parts of base8…………
Let the ratio of parts of red pigment and parts of base be
ab.
Herea1=1,b1=8⇒a1b1=18=k (say)Whena2=4,b2=? k=a2b2⇒b2=a2k=418=4×8=32Whena3=7,b3=? k=a3b3⇒b3=a3k=718=7×8=56Whena4=12,b4=? k=a4b4⇒b4=a4k=1218=12×8=96Whena5=20,b5=? k=a5b5⇒b5=a5k=2018=20×8=160
Parts of red pigment1471220Parts of base8325696160