<span><span>1.
</span>Given Data:
=> There are a total of 8 paper clips
=> There are also 4 erasers
=> And there are 6 thumbtacks.
Now, answer the following question
=> The number of paper clips is _____ the number of erasers
Let’s compare
There are 8 paper clips and 4 erasers.
Thus the number of paper clips is twice the number of erasers.
=> The number of erasers is ___ the number of thumbtacks>
There are 4 erasers and 6 thumbtucks.
Thus the number of erasers is 2/3 the number of thumbtucks </span>