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the ratio of fabric bandages to plastic bandages in each kit is 3 to 9. a small kit has 16 fabric bandages. how many plaastic bandages should a small kit have?

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A small kit should have 48 plastic bandages
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Answer: 48 plastic bandages

Explanation:


1. Divide the ratio of 3 fabric bandages to the amount of fabric bandages in the kit

16/3 = 5.33333333 (repeating) or 5 1/3


2. Multiply that amount (5.33333) by 9

5 1/3 x 9 = 48


3. Check your work!


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