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Find the unit rate, and then use it to solve the problem.

A trucking company makes 50 deliveries in 5 days.

How long will it take for 400 deliveries?

A.
8 days

B.
10 days

C.
20 days

D.
40 days

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If the company makes 50 deliveries in 5 days, he makes 50/5=10 deliveries per day.  Therefore, 400 deliveries will take 400/10=40 days.  D is the correct answer.
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