Question

scale up or scale down each ratio to complete the proportion.
1 (\frac{7 \text{ cups of red dye}}{10 \text{ cups of yellow dye}} = \frac{?}{25 \text{ cups of yellow dye}})
decimal answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Let the unknown be \( x \)

We have the proportion \(\frac{7}{10}=\frac{x}{25}\)

Step2: Cross - multiply

\(10x = 7\times25\)
\(10x=175\)

Step3: Solve for \( x \)

\(x=\frac{175}{10}=17.5\)

Answer:

\(17.5\)