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The ratio of pounds of vegetables to pounds of protein on the dinner plate is 5 to 2. IF there are 25 pounds of vegetables, how many pounds of protein are on the dinner plate?
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The ratio of pounds of vegetables to pounds of protein on the dinner plate is 5 to 2. IF

there are 25 pounds of vegetables, how many pounds of protein are on the dinner plate?

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Answer:

10 lbs

Explanation:

25 is to 5 as x is to 2

25/5 = x/2

2 * 25/5 = x = 10 lbs

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