Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

The weight of the mixture : $\frac{32}{5}$ lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

• Fruit:   Oranges, apples, cherries
• Ratio:        8:            5:            3

2 lbs of apples were used means that it equals to 5 equal units of apple

<=> 1 equal unit  = $\frac{2}{5}$ lbs

From that we have the weight of oranges were used:

8 equal units* $\frac{2}{5}$ lbs  = $\frac{16}{5}$ lbs

The weight of cherries were used:

3 equal units* $\frac{2}{5}$ lbs  = $\frac{6}{5}$ lbs

So the weight of the mixture :

= weight of oranges + weight of cherries + weight of apples

= $\frac{16}{5}$ lbs  +  $\frac{6}{5}$ lbs  + 2 lbs

= $\frac{32}{5}$ lbs

Answer 2

Answer:

6.4 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

So, the apples weigh 5 lbs, but in the mixture they weigh 2 lbs. 5/2.5 = 2, so you divide each number in the ratio by 2.5 to get their individual weight in the mixture. Then, you add the, all up. You will add up 2 + 1.2 + 3.2, therefore getting you 6.4 lbs in the total mixture.

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