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The number of books checked out from the library varies directly with the number of book reports assigned. There were 3375 books checked out when there were 225 book reports assigned. How many book reports have been assigned if there are 13,500 books checked out of the library?
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Let 'x' represent the number of book reports assigned when there were 13,500 books checked.
x : 13500 = 225 : 3375
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x = 900 book reports assigned
If there are 13,500 books checked then there are 900 book reports assigned.