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Boats in a harbour by type: Sailing: 90 Motor: 30 Rowing: 15 Fishing: 45

Which choice most accurately completes the statement? 'There are ____ times as many sailing boats as motor boats.'

  1. A. 3Correct
  2. B. 6
  3. C. 2
  4. D. 60

Answer: A. 3

90 ÷ 30 = 3.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 6
6 is sailing divided by rowing.
C. 2
2 is sailing divided by fishing.
D. 60
60 is sailing minus motor, a difference.

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