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Proportions to Solve Problems - Item 3335 In a box of 36 pencils, 20 are sharpened. What is the ratio of sharpened pencils to unsharpened pencils?
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Proportions to Solve Problems - Item 3335

In a box of 36 pencils, 20 are sharpened.
What is the ratio of sharpened pencils to unsharpened pencils?

User Matan Givoni
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Answer:

20:16

Explanation:

Subtract the number of sharpened pencils you have from the total number and you have your ratio.

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