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A dolphin jumps 54 times in a 6 hour period. At this rate, how many jumps would be expected in a 2-hour period?

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Answer:

The dolphin will jump 18 times in 2hours.

Explanation:

Find the jumps per hour: 54/6 = 9

^This means that the dolphin jumps 9 times in an hour.

9*2 (hours) = 18

The dolphin will jump 18 times in two hours.

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