A bag of snack mix contains pretzels, peanuts, and crackers in a ratio of 2:3:1. If the bag of snack mix weighs seven and a half pounds, how many ounces of peanuts are in it?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The fraction that are peanuts is 3/(2 + 3+ 1) = 3/6 = 1/2

7.5 lb x 16 oz/lb = 120 oz total in pkg.

1/2 x 120 = 60 oz of peanuts.

Answer 3

1 lb = 16 oz

7.5 lb = ? oz

2x + 3x + 1x = ? oz, from above

Can you solve for x and answer?