Meg has a can that contains 80% of orange juice and the rest water. The can has 1 liter of water.

Part A: Write an equation in one variable that can be used to find the total number of liters of orange juice and water in the can. Define the variable used in the equation. (5 points)

Part B: How many liters of orange juice are present in the can? Show your work. (5 points)

Question

Meg has a can that contains 80% of orange juice and the rest water. The can has 1 liter of water.

Part A: Write an equation in one variable that can be used to find the total number of liters of orange juice and water in the can. Define the variable used in the equation. (5 points)

Part B: How many liters of orange juice are present in the can? Show your work. (5 points)

triciaal · Answer

do not just  post questions and leave.

mathmale · Answer

Sketch this situation.  What % of the liquid is water?  Show the respective percentages on your sketch.  Consider using ratios to solve this problem.  Please share your thoughts.