A mixture consists of flaxseed and cornmeal in the ratio 1 to 4, respectively. How many cups of flaxseed are used to make the mixture? (1) There are a total of 15 cups in the mixture. (2) The ratio of the number of cups of flaxseed to the total number of cups in the mixture is 1 to 5.

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A mixture consists of flaxseed and cornmeal in the ratio 1 to 4, respectively. How many cups of flaxseed are used to make the mixture? (1) There are a total of 15 cups in the mixture. (2) The ratio of the number of cups of flaxseed to the total number of cups in the mixture is 1 to 5.






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