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Elizabeth has

1 7/10 as many plants as Rosalie has in her garden. If Elizabeth has 51 plants, how many plants does Rosalie have in her garden?

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The answer is 30. 17/10 cross multiply 51/x will get you 17x=51•10 witch is 17x=510 so you dive both sides by 17 witch will give you x=30
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