----------------------------------------------- Find the difference in part for the hats : ----------------------------------------------- 12 - 7 = 5 parts 5 parts = 25 hats
----------------------------------------------- Find 1 part : ----------------------------------------------- 5 parts = 25 1 part = 25 ÷ 5 1 part = 5
----------------------------------------------- Find 9 parts (Scarves) : ----------------------------------------------- 1 part = 5 9 parts = 5 x 9 9 parts = 45
----------------------------------------------- Answer: Bob has 45 scarves. -----------------------------------------------