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19 December, 17:23

Mike wants to make meatloaf. His recipe uses a total of 5 pounds of meat. If he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use?

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  1. 19 December, 17:44
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    Ratio of beef to pork = 3 : 1

    Beef:Pork = 3 : 1

    Total ratio = 3 + 1 = 4

    Amount of pork: Fraction of Pork = 1/4 of the whole meat

    (1/4) * 5 = 5/4 = 1.25

    Amount of Pork = 1.25 pounds.

    Hope this explains it.
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