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For every 3 laps that Jackie swims, Ronnie swims 2 laps. During practice, they swam a combined total of 70 laps. How many laps did Ronnie swim during practice?
42
36
28
24

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anonymous · Answer

I know I will tell u the answer

anonymous · Answer

Okay?  Can you walk me through how to do it, so I know how to do it on other problems?

anonymous · Answer

I will try

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Okay. I appreciate it.

anonymous · Answer

I am in 6th grade but I will try to figure it out

agl202 · Answer

28 is correct answer, people!!!

anonymous · Answer

Oh, I'm a freshmen. You will probably have a hard time......... Sorry.....

anonymous · Answer

they say that jakie swam 3 laps, and we know that both and ronnie swam a total of 70 laps so I think it is 28

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @Agl202 but how did you get that answer?

campbell_st · Answer

ok... so this is a ratio question... so use the unitary method

add the parts in the ratio   3 + 2 = 5

so jackie = 3/5 x 70

    ronnie = 2/5 x 70

agl202 · Answer

3X12=42 FOR Jackie, 14X2 for Ronnie=70 Total!!! Not that hard at all!=)

anonymous · Answer

Uh. Okay.  Thank you! I'm really confused, but I appreciate your assistance :)

anonymous · Answer

3 + 2 = 5
 ronnie = 2/5 x 70

so jackie = 3/5 x 70

anonymous · Answer

is that helpful

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Yes, very!

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I already did.

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okay hope this is helpful to u

anonymous · Answer

Lol, I always give a medal to whoever helps me understand.

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I will give u a medal to for working hard

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!! :)