solve the following problem using a proportion

Question

Jim needs to mix a medication with water to make the appropriate solution. the medication says to mix 3 oz of medication with 5 cups of water.Jim has 23 ounces of medication.how much water will he need??

Answer 1

Set up a simple proportion: 3/23 = 5/x and solve for x

This could also be set up as 3/5 = 23/x and solve for x