document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=756951>Question 756951</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> You are a caterer and you need to make a 22.5 pound fruit salad. The ratio is 2 parts pineapple, 4 parts strawberries and 6 parts grapes. Using your knowledge of ratios and proportions how much of each type of fruit is in the salad? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "2:4 is the same as 2x:4x where 2x is pineapple and 4x is strawberries.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x + 4x = 22.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6x = 22.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 3.75<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "pineapple = 2x = 7.5 lbs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "strawberries = 4x = 15 lbs<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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