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Can anyone explain why the answer is 216?

I thought the answer would be 72

Can anyone explain why the answer is 216? I thought the answer would be 72-example-1
User Matija
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Answer:

I though the answer would be 72

User MannfromReno
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You were almost right. It is technically 72.

However, 216 is a multiple of 72.

You pretty much figured it out when you wrote:
(216)/(72) = 3


(360)/(5) = 72

Multiples of 72:
72, 144, 216

That's what I understood. I hope this helps at least a little. :)

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