SOLUTION: jake mixes pineapple, orange and lemonade in the ratio of 1:2:4, If he has 3 parts pineapple, How much orange and lemonade does he need?

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Question 927158: jake mixes pineapple, orange and lemonade in the ratio of 1:2:4, If he has 3 parts pineapple, How much orange and lemonade does he need?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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jake mixes pineapple, orange and lemonade in the ratio of 1:2:4, If he has 3 parts pineapple, How much orange and lemonade does he need?
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pineapple:: x
orange:: 2x
lemonade:: 4x
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Equation:
x = 3 parts
2x = 2*3 = 6 parts (orange)
4x = 4*3 = 12 parts (lemonade)
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Cheers
Stan H.
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