This table shows the ratio of parts of red paint to parts of white paint.

Question

A 2-column table has 2 rows. Column 1 is labeled Red paint (parts) with entries 2, 4. Column 2 is labeled White paint (parts) with entries 6, 12.

Complete this statement about the ratios.

The amount of red paint is always multiplied by
to get the amount of white paint.

Answer 1

To find the multiplier from red paint to white paint, we can look at the ratios provided in the table.

1. For the first row:

   • Red paint: 2 parts
   • White paint: 6 parts
   • To find the multiplier: \( \frac{6}{2} = 3 \)

2. For the second row:

   • Red paint: 4 parts
   • White paint: 12 parts
   • To find the multiplier: \( \frac{12}{4} = 3 \)

In both cases, the amount of white paint is obtained by multiplying the amount of red paint by 3.

Therefore, the completed statement is: The amount of red paint is always multiplied by 3 to get the amount of white paint.