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The local day care facility has a ratio of 1 adult for every 6 children how many adults are working if there are 42 children
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The local day care facility has a ratio of 1 adult for every 6 children how many adults are working if there are 42 children

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1/6 = x / 42.....1 adult to 6 kids = x adults to 42 kids
cross multiply because this is a proportion
(6)(x) = (1)(42)
6x = 42
x = 42/6
x = 7.....so there are 7 adults to 42 kids
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Since theres 1 adult per 6 children just divide 42 by 6 and you've got the answer! :D
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