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Gianna can wash 6 cars in 2 hours. At this rate, how many cars can Gianna wash in 5 hours? Help!

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6/2= 3
2/2= 1
3 cars/hr
3 x 5 = 15
Gianna can was 15 cars in 5 hours
User Vickey
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Answer:

Gianna washes 15 cars in 5 hours

Explanation:

6 cars = 2 hours

? cars = 5 hours

Cross Multiply:

6(5) = 2x

30 = 2x

x = 15

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