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John and Hank work as gift wrappers at a toy store. In 4 minutes, John can wrap 2 small boxes. In 5 minutes, Hank can wrap 3 small boxes.

In 20 minutes, John can wrap small boxes and Hank can wrap small boxes. So, Hank can wrap more small boxes in 20 minutes than John can.

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in 20 minutes John can rap 10 small boxes and Hank can rap 12 small boxes
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Answer:

In 4 minutes , number of boxes that John can Wrap =2 boxes

In 20 minutes ,John can Wrap

that is 4 × 5, number of boxes that John can Wrap =2×5=10 boxes

In 5 minutes , number of boxes that Hank can Wrap =3 boxes

In 20 minutes ,Hank can Wrap

that is 5 × 4, number of boxes that John can Wrap =3×4=12 boxes

→→Yes, it is true that , in 20 minutes Hank can wrap more small boxes =12, in 20 minutes than John can=10.

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