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John, Alana, and Jesus are sharing a bag of candy in the extended ratio 2:3:4. If there are 63 candies in the bag, then how many will Alana get?

a) 7
b) 14
c) 21
d) 28

User Javran
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ratio 2:3:4
2+3+4=9

63/9 = 7

Alana = 7 x 3 = 21

answer:
Alana will get 21 candies
User Delyan
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If the ratio is
2:3:4 then this is the order:
John: 14
Alana: 21
Jesus: 28
Hope this helps!!
User Jave
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