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Multiplicative Comparison

Solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number

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Question 1 of 3

A blue ribbon is three times as long as a red ribbon. The red ribbon is 5 cm longer than a green ribbon that is 4 cm long. How many centimeters long is the blue ribbon?

Question 2 of 3

A farmer has chickens and cows. The number of chickens is three times the number of cows. If there are 48 animals total, how many cows does the farmer have?

Question 3 of 3

A recipe for pancakes uses 3 cups of flour to make 12 pancakes. How many cups of flour are needed to make 24 pancakes?

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