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2. Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence.
A health department estimates that 9 vials of malaria serum will treat 150 people. At this rate, how many vials are required to treat 250 people?

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16 vials need to treat 250 people
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I think 16 vials are needed to treat 250 people

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