12 is 40% of what number

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12 is 40% of what number 

Lea makes a double number line and starts with ×10, but then gets concerned. “That’s too big... I have to start over.” What did Lea do and why  don’t she have to start over.

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Lea makes a double number line and starts with ×10, but then gets concerned. “That’s too big... I have to start over.” What did Lea do and why  don’t she have to start over.

if 12 is 40% =30 

why would Leah use x10 to find the answer

 

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