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“Spidey vs. Hulk"

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Directions: Read the scenario below and the argument between Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk. Arrive at
a decision who has the correct argument. Write your justifications on the box provided and provide numerical
basis for your justifications.

SCENE: Deeper Shade of Blue

Edna Mode, a designer for superhero costumes, is developing a shade of blue for a new superhero costume,
together with Spiderman and the Hulk. They are experimenting with various shades by mixing containers of
blue dye and water. A white can represents a container of liquid while a dark can represents a colored dye.
Edna Mode asked, “Which mixture is darker?” (5 points)

MIXTURE A MIXTURE B

Spiderman and the Hulk found different answers. The Hulk thought about differences while Spiderman
thought about ratios.

Mixture A has The ratio of dye

one more water containers to all
container than containers is 1:3
dye container. in Mixture A
Mixture B has 3 and 3:9 or 1:3 in
more water Mixture B. Both
containers than mixtures are 1:3
dye containers. blue dye and
Hulk thinks therefore, of
Mixture B is the same shade.
darker.

Source: http://marvel.com/images/269154 Source: http://colortozen.top/spiderman-

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Who has correct judgment?

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