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There are 12 grams of sugar in 1/3 of a piece of candy. How much sugar is in 3/4

of a piece of candy?
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Hi! This problem be set up with a ratio or fraction. 12/.333 = x/.75
Cross multiply
9=.333x
divide by .333 on each side
giving you x=27
There are 27 grams of sugar in a 3/4 piece of candy
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