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The ratio of pencils to pens is 4 to 6. If there are 24 pencils in the classroom, how many pens are there?
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The ratio of pencils to pens is 4 to 6. If there are 24 pencils in the classroom, how many pens are there?

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Answer: 36 pens

Explanation:

Form a proportion and cross multiply.

4 24

__= __

6 x

4x=144

144÷4=36

x=36

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