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Which equation can be used to solve the problem? 

How many shelves that each hold 16 books are needed to hold a total of 112 books?

  A. 16 + s = 112   B. 16s = 112   C. 16 ÷ s = 112   D. s ÷ 16 = 112

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shelf number=s
so u gotta hold 112 books.
so b.
cuz 16 times how many shelves you need will make 112.
pretty much thats it.
User Winter Soldier
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The answer is B
because
16 x 7 =112

User Query
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