SOLUTION: mike wants make a meatload of 3 pounds. if he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use?

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Question 823826: mike wants make a meatload of 3 pounds. if he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+x=3
4x=3
x=3/4 pounds of pork