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A group of 16 friends visited an amusement park. When they arrived, 3/4 of the friends wanted to ride the fastest roller coaster first. How many friends (f) wanted to ride?

User Anstaendig
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Hi there!

12 friends wanted to ride.

For this you multiply:

16 x 3/4 = 12.

Hope this helps :)
User Mary Turkina
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12 friends wanted to ride the roller coaster because 1/4 of 16 is 4 and 3/4 of 16 is 12
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