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Rolls are being prepared to go to grocery stores. Divide 72 rolls into 2 groups so the ratio is 3 to 5. (please include your work)

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\sf 3:5 \to 3x:5x\\\\3x +5 = 8x\\ 8x = 72\\ x = 9\\\\9* 3 =27\\9* 5 =45\\ 27+45=72\\\\so~ the~ 2~ groups ~are~ 27~ and~ 45
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