SOLUTION: 3 parts cocoa and 1 part marshmallows. how much for 36 cups?

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Question 992969: 3 parts cocoa and 1 part marshmallows. how much for 36 cups?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 parts cocoa and 1 part marshmallows. how much for 36 cups?
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cocoa:: 3x
marshmallow : x
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Equation:
3x + x = 36
4x = 36
x = 9
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cocoa = 3x = 3*9 = 27 cups
marsh = x = 9 cups
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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