A scientist is mixing a chemical solution for an experiment. The solution contains 3/8oz of chemical and 1/6 ounce saline solution. What is the rate of chemical to saline?
3/8 = 9/24
1/6 = 4/24
The ratio is 9 to 4
To find the rate of chemical to saline in the solution, we need to compare the amount of chemical to the amount of saline.
Given that the solution contains 3/8 ounces of chemical and 1/6 ounces of saline, we can set up the comparison as a ratio:
Rate of chemical to saline = Amount of chemical / Amount of saline
Let's calculate it step by step:
Step 1: Convert the fractions into a common denominator.
Since the denominators are 8 and 6, we can simplify the fractions to have the same denominator by multiplying 3/8 by 3/3 and 1/6 by 4/4:
3/8 * 3/3 = 9/24
1/6 * 4/4 = 4/24
Now we have 9/24 ounces of chemical and 4/24 ounces of saline.
Step 2: Calculate the rate of chemical to saline.
Using the ratio formula:
Rate of chemical to saline = Amount of chemical / Amount of saline
Rate of chemical to saline = (9/24) / (4/24)
Dividing the fractions, we get:
Rate of chemical to saline = 9/4
Therefore, the rate of chemical to saline in the solution is 9:4.