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Sally found that out of 750 cans stamped in the ½ hour trial run, 150 were not stamped. About how many were not stamped in 3 hours?

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Answer:

About 900 cans not stamped in 3 hours

Explanation:

Proportions

Sally found that 150 cans were not stamped in the 1/2 hour trial run.

Following the same proportion in time, we can say:

150 cans not stamped in 1/2 hour. Multiplying by 2:

300 cans not stamped in 1 hour. Multiplying by 3:

900 cans not stamped in 3 hours

About 900 cans not stamped in 3 hours

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