Total weight = 50 lb
x = number of 3-lb weights
y = number of 10-lb weights
weight of 3-lb weights = 3x
weight of 10-lb weights = 10y
total weight = 3x + 10y
equation
3x + 10y = 50
Answer:
31
Step-by-step explanation:
7 times 4 = 28
add 3 equals 31
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Do you mean simplified ratio of 50:30, because if you did then the simplified ratio of 50:30 would be 5:3. Divide both numbers by 10.