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Cataloged 2/3 of new books in shipment. Is she has cataloged 52 books what is the number of books shipped in total

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Answer:

78 books

Explanation:

Use proportion: If 52 is 2/3 of the books then number of books shipped = 52 * the inverse of 2/3 which is 52 * 3/2:-

52 * 3/2

= 156/2

= 78 books

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