Elementary Geometry for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 978-1-337-61408-5
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Segments Divided Proportionally - Exercises - Page 267: 1

Answer

30 oz of ingredient A 24 oz of ingredient B 36 oz of ingredient C

Work Step by Step

Ax+Bx+Cx=90 5x+4x+6x=90 15x=90 x=6 Ax=5(6)=30 oz Bx=4(6)=24 oz Cx=6(6)=36 oz
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