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If Lucas used 3/4 nails and is now left with 12 how many did he use?

If Lucas used 3/4 nails and is now left with 12 how many did he use?
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If Lucas used 3/4 nails and is now left with 12 how many did he use?

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If Lucas used 3/4, that means he is left with 1/4 which is what 12 is. So multiply 12*4 which equals 48. So 48-12= 36.

Lucas used 36 nails.



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