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Write a proportion that could be used to solve for each variable. Then solve. 60 pens in 25 boxes 12 pens in y boxes
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Write a proportion that could be used to solve for each variable. Then solve.

60 pens in 25 boxes
12 pens in y boxes

User Paul Ostrowski
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60/25 = 12/Y
cross multiply and divide

25 x 12 = 300

300 / 60 = 5

Y = 5 boxes
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