SOLUTION: a nut mix has both peanuts and almonds. The ratio of peanuts to almonds is 5 to 20. What percent of the mix are peanuts?

SOLUTION: a nut mix has both peanuts and almonds. The ratio of peanuts to almonds is 5 to 20. What percent of the mix are peanuts?

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Question 905436: a nut mix has both peanuts and almonds. The ratio of peanuts to almonds is 5 to 20. What percent of the mix are peanuts?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/20 = 1/4 = 25/100
25% are peanuts
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