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Question 1054188: Suppose 826 bricks are used in constructing a wall 14 feet long. How many bricks will be needed for a similar wall 35 feet long?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use a ratio.
826 is to 14 as X is to 35.
826%2F14=X%2F35
826%2835%29=14X
X=826%2835%2F14%29
X=2065