SOLUTION: A beverage is made by mixing 3 parts of water with 5 parts of fruit juice. How many parts of water are mixed with 1 part of fruit juice?

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Question 923910: A beverage is made by mixing 3 parts of water with 5 parts of fruit juice. How many parts of water are mixed with 1 part of fruit juice?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2F5+=+x%2F1| Cross Multiplying to solve
5x = 3
x = 3/5 , parts of water that are mixed with 1 part of fruit juice