Answer:
[tex]1\frac{1}{2}\:\mathrm{or\:}1.5\:\mathrm{pounds}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The current ratio is 3/4 pound of dried apples per 1/2 pound of dried pears. Since the new amount of dried pears is 1 pound or double the initial amount, the new amount of dried apples will be double the initial amount:
[tex]\frac{3}{4}\cdot 2=\frac{6}{4}=\frac{3}{2}=1\frac{1}{2}\:\mathrm{pounds}[/tex].
