Question

Georgia makes trail mix by mixing fruit

and nuts in a ratio of 3 to 2. If Georgia
mixes in 18 ounces of fruit, how many
Ounces of nuts should she add?

Answer 1

Answer: 12 ounces

Explanation:

Let the ounces of fruits that should be added be represented by x.

Based on the information given in the question, this can be represented by:

3/2 = 18/x

Cross multiply

3 × x = 18 × 2

3x = 36

x = 36/3

x = 12

Therefore, 12 ounces of nuts should be added.