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A city has 5 new houses for every 9 old houses. If there are 45 new houses in the city, how many old houses are there?

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5 new houses for every 9 old houses

5 new houses x 9 = 45 new houses
9 old houses x 9 = 81 old houses

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81 old houses are there if there are 45 new houses in the city
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