Question 7 of 10 • KISD SS-3391A-Algebra II Honors A
The table below shows the composition of three mixtures of nuts. Composition of Nut Mixtures Mixture AMixture BMixture CPecans0.600.500.75Almonds0.300.450.15Walnuts0.100.050.10Mr. Murray wants to create 100 ounces of a mixture that is 62% pecans, 30% almonds, and 8% walnuts. How will the amount of Mixture A compare to the amounts of Mixtures B and C that Mr. Murray uses?
Answer
A
He will use half as much of Mixture A as he will use of Mixtures B and C combined.
B
He will use one-quarter as much of Mixture A as he will use of Mixtures B and C combined.
C
He will use one-fifth as much of Mixture A as he will use of Mixtures B and C combined.
D
He will use twice as much of Mixture A as he will use of Mixtures B and C combined.