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A box contains 8 books. It is 1/6 full. If the box were completely full, how many books would be in the box? A) 14 books B) 48 books C) 16 books D) 24 books

A box contains 8 books. It is 1/6 full. If the box were completely full, how many books would be in the box? A) 14 books B) 48 books C) 16 books D) 24 books
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A box contains 8 books. It is 1/6 full. If the box were completely full, how many books would be in the box? A) 14 books B) 48 books C) 16 books D) 24 books

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Let x equal the number of books in the box.

x* 1/6 = 8

Multiply each side by 6

x=48 books

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