Erica

Erica bought 3 1/2 yards of fabric. If she uses 2/3 of the fabric, how much will she have left?

Correct result:

x =  1.1667 yd

Solution:

a=3+1/2=72=3.5 yd u=23⋅ a=23⋅ 3.5=73≐2.3333 yd x=a−u=3.5−2.3333=76=1.1667 yd

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