Question

At an aquarium, researchers are preparing a mixture of salt water. The desired ratio is 90 grams of salt per liter of water.1 ounce= 28.35 grams1 gallon= 3.8 literswhat is the ratio in ounces per gallon

Answer 1

Based on the question, the ratio of the salt mixture is:

$\frac{90grams}{1\text{liter}}$

So, if we have 3.8 liters in 1 gallon, we would need 90grams x 3.8 = 342 grams of salt in 1 gallon.

$\frac{90grams}{1\text{liter}}\times\frac{3.8liters}{1\text{gal}}=\frac{342grams\text{ }}{1gal}$

The next step is to determine how many ounces are there in 342 grams. If 1 ounce = 28.35 grams, then 342 grams divide 28.35 grams = 12.06. Hence, in 342 grams, there are 12.06 ounces.

Thus, we can say that:

$\frac{342\text{grams}}{1\text{gal}}=\frac{12.06\text{ounces}}{1\text{gal}}$

The ratio of the salt mixture is 12.06 ounces per gallon.