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There are 32 forwards and 80 guards in Leo's basketball league. Leo must include all players on a team and wants each team to have the same number of forwards and the same number of guards. If Leo creates the greatest number of teams possible, how many guards will be on each team? ____ guards

User Snicolas
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

User Cyril CHAPON
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Answer:

5 guards on each team

Explanation:

The greatest common factor between 32 and 80 is 16.

32 (forwards) / 16 (teams) = 2 forwards on each team.

80 (guards) / 16 (teams) = 5 guards on each team.

I hope this helps. I am sorry if you get this wrong.

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