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14 June, 03:55

An industrial cleaner is manufactured using only the 3 secret ingredients A, B, and C, which are mixed in the ratio of 2:3:5, respectively, by weight. How many pounds of secret ingredient B are in a 42-pound (net weight) bucket of this cleaner?

A. 4.2

B. 12.6

C. 14.0

D. 18.0

E. 21.0

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  1. 14 June, 05:07
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    The ratios add up to 10 so 42/10 is 4.2 and as b is 3parts you times 4.2 by 3 giving you 12.6
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