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A hiker is instructed to carry 2 cups of water for every 10 minutes spent walking. The hiker plans to hike for 60 minutes. How many cups of water should the hiker carry?

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12
Explanation: 2 cups / 10 minutes = x cups / 60 minutes
10 x 6 = 60
2 x 6 = 12
12 cups / 60 minutes is the answer
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