A mix of peanuts and raisins contain five peanuts for every two raisins
A.write down the ratio of peanuts to raisins
B.calculate the number of raisins in a mix containing 85 peanuts
5:2 = 85:34
A. The ratio of peanuts to raisins is 5:2.
B. To calculate the number of raisins in a mix containing 85 peanuts, we can use the ratio of 5:2.
Since the ratio is 5:2, for every 5 peanuts, there are 2 raisins.
To find out how many raisins are in 85 peanuts, we can set up a proportion:
5 peanuts = 2 raisins
85 peanuts = x raisins
We can cross multiply:
5x = 2 * 85
Simplifying, we find:
5x = 170
Dividing both sides by 5, we get:
x = 34
Therefore, there would be 34 raisins in a mix containing 85 peanuts.
A. To write down the ratio of peanuts to raisins, we can use the notation "peanut:raisin". Since there are five peanuts for every two raisins, the ratio will be 5:2.
B. To calculate the number of raisins in a mix containing 85 peanuts, we can use the ratio 5:2.
Step 1: Determine the ratio of peanuts to raisins as a fraction: 5/2.
Step 2: Set up a proportion using the ratio and the number of peanuts given.
5/2 = 85/x (where x is the number of raisins)
Cross-multiply to solve for x: 5x = 2 * 85
Simplify: 5x = 170
Divide both sides by 5: x = 170/5
Calculate: x = 34
Therefore, there would be 34 raisins in a mix containing 85 peanuts.