A non toxic floor wax can be made from lemon juice and linseed oil.The amount of oil should be 2 times the amount of lemon juice. How much of each ingredient is needed to make 30 ounces of floor wax?

1/3 = x/30

x = 10

You need 10 ounces of lemon juice.

To determine the amount of lemon juice and linseed oil needed to make 30 ounces of floor wax, we can set up a proportion based on the given ratio.

The ratio states that the amount of oil should be 2 times the amount of lemon juice. Let's represent the amount of lemon juice as 'x'. According to the ratio, the amount of oil would be 2x.

Now, we can set up the proportion:

lemon juice / oil = x / 2x

To solve for 'x', we need to find the value that satisfies this proportion.

Since we are given that the ratio is in terms of ounces, let's assume that 'x' represents the amount of lemon juice in ounces. Therefore, 2x represents the amount of linseed oil in ounces.

Now, let's solve the proportion:

x / 2x = 30 / 1

To cross multiply:

1 * x = 2x * 30

Simplifying:

x = 60x

Dividing both sides by 'x':

1 = 60

Since 1 does not equal 60, this equation does not have a valid solution.

Thus, it appears that there might be an error in the original information or problem statement. Please double-check the given ratios or consult a trusted source to ensure accurate measurements for making non-toxic floor wax.