document.write( "Question 288216: mike wants to make meatloaf. his recipe uses a total of 5 pounds of meat. if he uses 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #208893 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Total meatloaf = 5 pounds.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The ratio of beef to pork is 3:1 ( total 4 parts in 5 pounds)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1/4*5=\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "5/4 pounds pork OR\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1.25 pounds \n" ); document.write( " |