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There were 3 pencils and 8 markers on each desk if there were 64 markers how many pencils would there be
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There were 3 pencils and 8 markers on each desk if there were 64 markers how many pencils would there be

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Let's assume the values are proportional.

3 pencils/8 markers= x pencils/64 markers

8*8=64
3*8=24=x

Final answer: 24 pencils
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