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Write the ratio of to 6 in simplest form.

Find the unit price for the item: $6.24 for a dozen pears.

Write a proportion that is equivalent to the statement: If 3 pizzas can feed 6 people, then 9 pizzas can feed 18 people

Is the rate equivalent to the rate ?

Solve for the unknown:

Write 58% as a fraction or a mixed number.

Write as a percent to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Find 60% of 3,200.

64 is 8% of what number?

Simplify.

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Subtract, and simplify answer.

If D measures 72°, what percent of a complete circle is this angle?

mB  63

Find the complement of B.

Find the supplement of B.

Find m2.

Find m3.

The two triangles are similar. Find the indicated side.

Find x.

Find the missing length of the right triangle.

Approximate by giving the two whole numbers that it lies between.

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On the blueprint of Lauren's new office building, the scale is 3 in. equals 8 ft. What will be the actual length of Lauren's office if it measures 6 in. long on the blueprint?

Roberto has 22% of his pay withheld for deductions. If he earns $680 per week, what amount is withheld?

If a salesman is paid a $2,100 commission on the sale of a $35,000 sailboat, what is his commission rate?

A caterer made 150 sandwiches for 120 people. How many sandwiches are there for each person?

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