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I am struggling with a word problem, and I don't know how to answer it.
I don't understand the wording, or how to get the answer if I have 4 variables.
Can you please help
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I am struggling with a word problem, and I don't know how to answer it.
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Question 723631: Hi,
I am struggling with a word problem, and I don't know how to answer it.
I don't understand the wording, or how to get the answer if I have 4 variables.
Can you please help me?
"The aliens want Stephen to play with them, but his parents are gone for the day and have left him a long list of chores to get done. The 48 aliens say that they will help with the chores. 4/5 of the aliens who help with outside chores also help with inside chores. 1/8 as many aliens help just inside as help outside.
How many aliens who said they would help, end up just goofing off and not helping?"
Thank you so much in advance! Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source):
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