Using proportions, it is found that there are 500 pounds of mixed nuts in a batch altogether.
What is a proportion?
A proportion is a fraction of a total amount, which can also be the percentage of a total amount.
In this problem, applying the proportion, 15.4% of the total amount n is equals to 77 pounds, hence:
0.154n = 77
n = 77/0.154
n = 500.
There are 500 pounds of mixed nuts in a batch altogether.
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