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

Question

Red Paint (Parts) White paint (Parts)
2 6
4 12
(1 point)
Complete this statement about the ratios.

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

OPTIONS:2, 3, 4, or 6

Answer 1

To find the factor by which the amount of red paint is multiplied to get the amount of white paint, we can analyze the given ratios:

1. In the first ratio, there are 2 parts of red paint and 6 parts of white paint.

   • To find the multiplier: 6 (white) ÷ 2 (red) = 3.

2. In the second ratio, there are 4 parts of red paint and 12 parts of white paint.

   • Again, the multiplier: 12 (white) ÷ 4 (red) = 3.

Thus, the amount of red paint is always multiplied by 3 to get the amount of white paint.

So the answer is: 3.