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Question 623820: If 15 cans of food are needed for 7 adults for 2 days, the number of cans needed for 4 adults for 7 days is ____?
Having some issues on the ratio part, if anyone can help that would be great.
The steps would be a big help as well.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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15/2=7.5 cans required for 7 adults for 1 day.
7.5/7 cans required for 1 adult/day.
7.5/7 * 4 * 7
=7.5*4
=30 cans
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Ed