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A steel company sells 48 tons of steel each year. At this rate, how many tons of steel does the company sell in 4 months? 12 16 144 192

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Answer:

16

Explanation:

User Mrisher
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Hello!

Data:

1 year = 12 months

Solving:

tons _________ months

48 --------------------- 12

x ----------------------- 4


(48)/(x) = (12)/(4)


12*x = 48*4


12x = 192


x = (192)/(12)


\boxed{\boxed{x = 16}}\end{array}}\qquad\checkmark

Answer:

16 tons of steel in 4 months

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