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  • 03-11-2020
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There are 52 pens in 3 boxes. How many pens are in 12 boxes?

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  • 03-11-2020

Answer:

208 pens

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets make fractions with this information: 52/x = 3/12

Cross multiply: 52 * 12 = 3x

Multiply: 624 = 3x

Divide each side by 3: 208 = x, so 208 pens

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