The ratio of peanuts to raisins in a trail mix is 12 to 5. There are 95 ounces in the mixture of peanuts and raisins. (a) Two quantities can be modeled using a proportion Describe each quantity. (b) In your descriptions, circle the quantity word and underline units (c) Determine the weight of raisins. Assign a variable to one of your quantities.

The ratio of peanuts to raisins in a trail mix is 12 to 5. There are 95 ounces in the mixture of peanuts and raisins. (a) Two quantities can be modeled using a proportion Describe each quantity. (b) In your descriptions, circle the quantity word and underline units (c) Determine the weight of raisins. Assign a variable to one of your quantities.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

1st Edition

ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter7: Percents

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19CT

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