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A fire department has 8 engines, 3 ladder trucks, and 2 rescue units. What fraction of the total apparatus are ladder trucks?
First, find the total number of apparatus: 8 + 3 + 2 = 13. Then, form the fraction of ladder trucks to total: 3/13.
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Question: A fire department has 8 engines, 3 ladder trucks, and 2 rescue units. What fraction of the total apparatus are ladder trucks?
Answer options: ✅ 3/13
- 3/8
- 2/13
- 8/13
Correct answer: 3/13
Explanation: First, find the total number of apparatus: 8 + 3 + 2 = 13. Then, form the fraction of ladder trucks to total: 3/13.
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