SOLUTION: I need to make a mixture to equal 7 lbs. The two ingredients need to be mixed at 2:1.

SOLUTION: I need to make a mixture to equal 7 lbs. The two ingredients need to be mixed at 2:1.

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Question 1064980: I need to make a mixture to equal 7 lbs. The two ingredients need to be mixed at 2:1.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2+1 = 3
7/3 = 2.33
2.33*2 = 4.66 lbs of one
2.33*1 = 2.33 lbs of the other
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