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a machine can weave 40 inches of fabric in 12 minutes how long will it take for the machine to weave 100 inches of fabric? can someone show the work plz thanks
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a machine can weave 40 inches of fabric in 12 minutes how long will it take for the machine to weave 100 inches of fabric? can someone show the work plz thanks

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For this problem, you need to create a proportion.
40 inches/12 minutes=100 inches/x
Let x be the number of minutes it takes to weave 100 inches
Solve
40x=1200
x=30 minutes
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40 inches/12 minutes=100 inches/x
x will be the number of minutes it takes to weave 100 inches.
Solve
40x=1200
x=30 minutes


I hope this helps and have a wonderful day filled with joy!
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