In 2001, Takeru Kobayashi set a world record for the consuming the most hot dogs in 12 minutes. He ate 12 hot dogs in the first three minutes. Approximately, how many hot dogs did he eat during the 12 minute contest?

48

Step 1: Find how much 12 is of 48.

12 = 1/4 of 48

Step 2: Multiply 12 by 3 for 3/4.

12 x 3 = 36.

Step 3: Add the numbers.

12 + 36 = 48

Answer = 48

3

step-by-step explanation:

in standard form:

a= dictionaries

b= maps

you have to buy 3 dictionaries, so put a 3 next to the a (dictionaries) so that you can multiply them by each other.

a3+b= 60 (the amount of money you have)

we already know the cost of a=15 so replace a with $15

($15 x 3)+b=60

multiply 15 and 3 to get $45 and replace it with $45

45+b=60

and then replace b with 15 to get the total:

45+15=60

that means you have $15 left after buying 3 dictionaries.

15 divided by the cost of a map ($5) equals 3.

so you can buy 3 maps.

sorry if it was confusing!