Since the ratio of eggs to sausages is 3:2, and Edgar is using 12 eggs, we can determine the number of sausages he needs by dividing 12 by 3 and multiplying by 2. This gives us 8 sausages. Therefore, Edgar needs 8 sausages.
The correct answer is:
8 sausages
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An illustration shows a set of three adjacent rectangles labeled as Eggs. Another set of two adjacent rectangles is labeled as Sausages and is placed below eggs. All rectangles have the same dimensions. An upward-facing bracket above the center rectangle in Eggs points to the number 12.
Edgar is making an egg casserole for brunch. He needs eggs and sausages in the ratio of 3:2 . If he is going to use 12 eggs, how many sausages does he need?
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5 sausages
5 sausages
8 sausages
8 sausages
20 sausages
20 sausages
12 sausages
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