Question

Jessie made 20 ounces of trail mix by mixing granola and peanuts. The ratio of peanuts to granola in the trail mix is 1:4.

How many ounces of granola are in the trail mix?

A. 4 Ounces
B. 5 Ounces
C. 12 Ounces
D. 16 Ounces

Answer 1

I’m not 100% sure but i I’m guessing B. 5 ounces. sorry if i’m wrong :(

Answer 2

16 ounces of granola (D)

Explanation:

1+4=5

20/5=4

Ratio: 1:4

Multiply both parts of the ratio by 4

New Ratio: 4:16

It was peanuts:granola so there are 16 ounces of granola.