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19 October, 10:43

Carl has three lengths of cable,

5

_

6

yard long,

1

_

4

yard long,

and

2

_

3

yard long. He needs at least 1 yard of cable.

a

Which two pieces together make a length at least

1 yard and closest to 1 yard?

b

If Carl uses the two shortest pieces, how much more cable would he need?

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  1. 19 October, 10:47
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    Lowest common denominator for 3,4,6 is 12

    5/6 = 10/12

    1/4 = 3/12

    2/3 = 8/12

    a)

    10/12 + 3/12 = 13/12 = 1 1/12

    So you need to use first and second cables

    b)

    3/12 + 8/12 = 11/12

    To reach 1 yard Carl need 1/12 yard cable
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