Question 1144044
 Doubloons are worth as much as 3 gemstones.
d = 3g
 6 gemstones are worth as much as 8 pearls.
6g = 8p
simplify
3g = 4p
therefore
d = 4p
 Make ye a pile of Doubloons and then another pile of pearls.
 If both piles be worth exactly the same, ye may keep them all! 
 How many Doubloons should be in the pile of Doubloons, and how many pearls should be in the pile of pearls?
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there should be 4 times as many pearls as there are doubloons