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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? Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Total meatloaf = 5 pounds.
The ratio of beef to pork is 3:1 ( total 4 parts in 5 pounds)
1/4*5=
5/4 pounds pork OR
1.25 pounds
