10) Salt and pepper are mixed in a ratio of 3:2 in a recipe. In another recipe, 8 parts of pepper are used. If these two ingredients in both recipes are in an equivalent ratio, how many parts of salt should be used?

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10) Salt and pepper are mixed in a ratio of
3:2 in a recipe. In another recipe, 8 parts of
pepper are used. If these two ingredients in
both recipes are in an equivalent ratio, how
many parts of salt should be used?
Transcribed Image Text:10) Salt and pepper are mixed in a ratio of 3:2 in a recipe. In another recipe, 8 parts of pepper are used. If these two ingredients in both recipes are in an equivalent ratio, how many parts of salt should be used?
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