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6. Jesse roasted 12 marshmallows in 4 minutes. How many marshmallows could she roast in 7 minutes?

User VInayK
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Answer: 21 marshmallows

Explanation:

4 minutes x 1.75 = 7 minutes

multiply marshmallows by 1.75 as well.

12 marshmallows x 1.75 = 21 marshmallows

User Erynn
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Answer: 21

Step-by-step explanation: 12 in 4 minutes means every minute 3 marshmallows are roasted, 4x3=12, so add three more minutes and you get 21. 7x3=21

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