Question

Ingrid mixes 3.6 pounds of almonds with some raisins to make a trail mix. She divides the trail mix into 12 equal portions. Each portion weighs 0.7 of a pound. How many pounds of raisins did she use to make the trail mix? Express the answer to the nearest tenth.
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Answer 1

You do not just need ANSWER! You need to know how to solve problems like this in the future.

The 12 portions weigh a total of 12*0.7 = 8.4 lbs
So, the almonds weigh 8.4 - 3.6 = 4.8 lbs

Answer 2

X Lbs. of raisins.
(3.6+x)/12 = 0.7
3.6+x = 8.4
X =

Answer 3

its 4.8 trust me just took the test.

Answer 4

Yep it is 408

Answer 5

I meant 4.8