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Ron used 14 centimeters of tape to wrap 2 presents. How much tape will Ron need in all if he has to wrap 6 presents? Assume the relationship is directly proportional.

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2 presents=14 centimeters
6 presents= x centimeters
Cross multiply
2x=14x6
2x=84
Divide both sides by 2
X= 42
So he uses 42 centimeters of tape to wrap 6 presents
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Answer: 2x7=14 present so

6x7=42

Explanation:

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