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11-09-2016
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Dr. Drange has a collection of 72 books. Of the books, 2/9 are math books, 1/6 are romance novels. How many romance novels does he have?

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11-09-2016

he has 72 books......1/6 are romance
1/6 of 72...." of " means multiply
1/6 * 72 = 72/6 = 12....12 books are romance

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