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Leila and Joe are two partners in a business. Leila makes $3 in profits for every $4 that Jo makes. If Jo makes $32 profit on the first item they sell, how much profit does Leila make?

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Answer:

$24

Explanation:

Since 32 divided by 4 equals 8, and 8 times 3 equals 24, if Jo makes $32 profit on the first item they sell, Leila will make $24 profit.

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