Hi   

 Let x represent the original constant of proportionality:

2x + 5x = 840

x = 120, 240 beans, 600peas

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 | Cross Multiplying to solve

2(240+b) = 600

b = 60 beans should be added

Checking

300/600 = 1/2 CHECKS!

 

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