Question

which of the following wax mixtures will create the same shade of pink? choose 2 answers. a 10 ml of red wax mixed with 24 ml of white wax b 48 ml of red wax mixed with 12 ml of white wax c 13 ml of red wax mixed with 6 ml of white wax d 36 ml of red wax mixed with 15 ml of white wax e 60 ml of red wax mixed with 25 ml of white wax

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the ratio of red - wax to white - wax for each option.

For option A: $\frac{10}{24}=\frac{5}{12}\approx0.417$
For option B: $\frac{48}{12} = 4$
For option C: $\frac{13}{6}\approx2.167$
For option D: $\frac{36}{15}=\frac{12}{5} = 2.4$
For option E: $\frac{60}{25}=\frac{12}{5}=2.4$

Step2: Identify the options with the same ratio.

Options D and E have the same ratio of red - wax to white - wax.

Answer:

D. $36$ mL of red wax mixed with $15$ mL of white wax, E. $60$ mL of red wax mixed with $25$ mL of white wax