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Tony is putting 42 oranges into 4 boxes. Each box holds 12 oranges. How many more oranges are needed to fill all the boxes?
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Tony is putting 42 oranges into 4 boxes. Each box holds 12 oranges.

How many more oranges are needed to fill all the boxes?

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42/12 is 3.5 boxes

he has 4 boxes so there is no need for any more boxes
User Smart Solutions
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A box holds 12 oranges, in which there are 4 boxes

12 x 4 = 48

Tony has 42 oranges. 48 - 42 = 6

Tony needs 6 more oranges to fill all the boxes

hope this helps
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