Question 237656
the number of fish caught varies directly with the nimber of fisherman. if 18 people can catch 30 fish, then 24 will catch how many fish?
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x/24 = 18/30
x = 24(18/30)
x = 4*18/5 = 72/5 = 14 2/5
Rounding down x = 14
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Cheers,
Stan H.