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Question
In a pictograph, if a symbol 
represents 20 flowers in a basket then 
stands for ______ flowers.
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Solution
In a pictograph, if a symbol represents 20 flowers in a basket then stands for 60 flowers.
Explanation:
3 × 20 = 60 flowers
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