SOLUTION: Jorge needs 9 3/4 yards of string for one project and 1 15/16 yards of string for a second project. What is the total amount of string needed?
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Question 374224: Jorge needs 9 3/4 yards of string for one project and 1 15/16 yards of string for a second project. What is the total amount of string needed?
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
39/4 yards + 31/16 yards = 187/16 yards, around 11.69 yards.
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