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  • 12-10-2019
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For every 5 pieces of candy that Andy gets on Halloween, her parents ask her to donate 2 pieces to Operation Gratitude. How much candy will she donate if she keeps 60 pieces of candy?

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  • 12-10-2019

Answer:

The answer to your question is:   24 candies will donate

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

for 5 candies get, donates 2

got 60 candies, donate = ?

Solve it using proportions

                                           5 : 2 :: 60 : x

                                          x = (60 x 2) / 5

                                         x = 24 candies will donate

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