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There are 48 colored pencils in 4 boxes of colored pencils. Which of the following expresses the ratio of colored pencils to boxes?

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The ratio is 48:4, 36:4:, 24:2, or 12:1.  Depending on the choices given.
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divide 48 by 4 to see how many are in one.

it's 1 box containing 12
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