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If the ratio of markers to erasers is 5:2. How many

markers would you have to have if there were 32
erasers?
Plz give me an explanation

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User Chenta
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Answer:

80 markers

Explanation:

Set it up as an equation.

markers/erasers 5/2=x/32

Cross multiply to get 160=2x

x=80

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