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Ryan has 8 packs of candle wax to make scented candles each packs contains 14 ounces of wax Ryan uses 7 ounces of wax to make one candle how many candles can she make

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Ryan can make 16 candles

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Since Ryan has 8 packs we multiply it by 14. 8 times 14=112 oz total. Then we divide 112 by 7=16. He can make 16 total candles.
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