Awatermelon, pineapple and cantaloupe weigh a total of 30 pounds. the ratio of the weight of the watermelon to the weight of the pineapple is 9: 2. the weight of the pineapple is 4 pounds. what is the weight of the cantaloupe?

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Total weight =

           Ratio of weight of watermelon to pineapple = 9:2

           Weight of Pineapple=

Weight of Watermelon and cantaloupe =

∴ Weight of Watermelon and cantaloupe =

Let the weight of cantaloupe = x

∴ Weight of watermelon =

Now, solving to find the weight of cantaloupe

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Cross multiply both side to get;

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∴

Weight of Cantaloupe is .

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