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How do I solve a ratio word problem

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Answer:

To use proportions to solve ratio word problems, we need to follow these steps:

Identify the known ratio and the unknown ratio.

Set up the proportion.

Cross-multiply and solve.

Check the answer by plugging the result into the unknown ratio.

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