A paint mixture uses 2 cups of orange paint and 2 cups of purple paint.
Which diagram represents this mixture?

Orange (cups)2
Purple (cups)2

Orange (cups)3
Purple (cups)4

Orange (cups)2
Purple (cups)4


The correct diagram for the paint mixture, where **2 cups of orange** and **2 cups of purple** are used, would be the one that shows **2 cups of orange** and **2 cups of purple**.

So, the diagram that represents this mixture is:

**Orange (cups) 2**  
**Purple (cups) 2**

This indicates an equal mixture of both colors.

Would you like a further explanation or any other details on this? Here are five related questions:

1. What would the mixture look like if there were 3 cups of orange and 3 cups of purple?
2. How would the mixture change if you used 4 cups of purple and 2 cups of orange?
3. If 1 cup of purple was added to the original mixture, what would be the new ratio of purple to orange?
4. Can you express the mixture as a ratio of orange to purple paint?
5. How much paint is there in total in the original mixture?

**Tip:** Always check the units in word problems to ensure accurate understanding!

A paint mixture uses 2 cups of orange paint and 2 cups of purple paint. Which diagram represents this mixture? Options: Orange (cups) 2, Purple (cups) 2; Orange (cups) 3, Purple (cups) 4; Orange (cups) 2, Purple (cups) 4.

Learn how to identify the correct paint mixture using ratios. This problem involves comparing ratios of orange and purple paint, with options of 2:2, 3:4, and 2:4. Ideal for students in Grades 3-5 learning about proportions and equal mixtures.

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