A recipe for trail mix uses 7 ounces of almonds with 5 ounces of raisins. almonds and raisins are the ingredients. only

Question

A recipe for trail mix uses 7 ounces of almonds with 5 ounces of raisins. almonds and raisins are the only ingredints how many ounces would be in one pound.

Answer 1

7 ounces of almonds

5 ounces of raisins

mixture of 1 lb, how many ounces of each?

16 ounces in 1 lb

7+5 =12 ounces

16/12 = 4/3

4/3 x 7 = 28/3 = 9 1/3 ounces of almonds in 1 pound

4/3 x 5 = 20/3 = 6 2/3 ounces of raisins in 1 pound

9 1/3 + 6 2/3 = 16 ounces = 1 pound

7/5 = 9 1/3/ 6 2/3 = 28/3/20/3 = 28/20 = 7/5