Katlego mixed a paint hue that is 40% red and 60% yellow. She has 3 mL of the mix. What volume, in milliliters, of pure yellow paint should Katlego add to have a hue that is 70% yellow?
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Since the mixture is 60% yellow: \[ \text{Initial yellow paint} = 0.60 \times 3 \, \text{mL} = 1.8 \, \text{mL} \] Show more…
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