SOLUTION: I'm Making test corrections and This One Type problem confuses me. "If 48 apples cost $12 , how many apples can be purchased for $3?" I've Tried to work it out but the answer was

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Question 930970: I'm Making test corrections and This One Type problem confuses me.
"If 48 apples cost $12 , how many apples can be purchased for $3?"
I've Tried to work it out but the answer was wrong . If you can help
thanks.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48/12 = x/3
x = 3*48/12
x = 12
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