Before it can be​ used, a14 ounce container of liquid fertilizer must be mixed with 84 ounces of water. What fraction of fertilizer is in the final​ mixture?

Question

Before it can be used, a 14ounce container of liquid fertilizer must be mixed with 84 ounces of water. What fraction of fertilizer is in the final mixture

Answer 1

The combined quantity of fertilizer and water is 14+84 = 98 oz. Thus the fertilizer makes up 14/98 = 1/7 of the combined mixture