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Proportional Relationships

Question 6 • WI-Mathematics Grade 8 A

Rachel decided to have bouncy balls as a party favor. She determines that her ratio of bouncy balls to guests is 9:3. Explain how to find the number of balls needed for 30 guests.

Answer

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The ratio 9:3 simplifies to 3:1, meaning 3 bouncy balls per guest. Multiply 30 by 3 to find that Rachel needs 90 bouncy balls.

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