A 24-pound mixture of nuts contains peanuts, pecans, and almonds by weight in the ratio 5:2:1, respectively. What is the amount, in pounds, of pecans in the mixture?

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A 24-pound mixture of nuts contains peanuts, pecans, and almonds by weight in the ratio 5:2:1, respectively. What is the amount, in pounds, of pecans in the mixture?