Fertilizer must be mixed with soil in a 3:2 ratio (fertilizer:soil). If you have 15 kg of fertilizer, how much soil is needed?
Question: Fertilizer must be mixed with soil in a 3:2 ratio (fertilizer:soil). If you have 15 kg of fertilizer, how much soil is needed?
Solution:
Use proportional mix; kilograms can be fractional.
Soil = (2/3) × Fertilizer
Soil = (2/3) × 15 = 10 kg
So, you need 10 kg of soil.
Soil = (2/3) × Fertilizer
Soil = (2/3) × 15 = 10 kg
So, you need 10 kg of soil.
Equation/Formula:
soilKg = (2/3) × fertKg
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