Question

If Mr. Brust can bambam 8 jamjams in 12 whamwhams, the how many jamjams can he bambamin 33 whamwhams? (Yes, I know this is weird)

Answer 1

Answer: 22 jamjams in 33 whamwhams

Explanation:

33 ÷ 12 = 2.75 = 12 x 2.75 = 33

2.75 x 8 = 22

Answer 2

Mr. Brust can bambam 22 jamjams in 33 whamwhams.

Explanation:

Mr. Brust can bambam 8 jamjams in 12 whamwhams.

Mr. Brust can bambam x jamjams in 33 whamwhams.

Use a proportion.

8/x = 12/33

12x = 8 × 33

x = 8 × 33/12

x = 12

Answer:

Mr. Brust can bambam 22 jamjams in 33 whamwhams.