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Valentina bought 12 puzzles each with the same number of pieces. The total amount of pieces is 19,200. How many pieces are in each puzzle box?

User Algiogia
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Answer:

1,600 pieces per puzzle

Explanation:

19,200/12= 1,600

you divide because you have the total amount of puzzle pieces and you have the amount of puzzles so

User Hackaholic
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Answer: 1600

Explanation:

If there is a total amount of 19200 pieces within 12 puzzle boxes, then we'll have to divide 19200 by 12.

19200 ÷ 12 = 1600.

In conclusion, 1600 pieces are in each puzzle box.

Hope this helps!

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