SOLUTION: Please help me answer this question: Which number is 1/7 of the way from 1/4 to 3/5? A. 1/28 B. 11/28 C. 7/20 D. 3/10 E. 2/7

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Which number is 1/7 of the way from 1/4 to 3/5?
A. 1/28
B. 11/28
C. 7/20
D. 3/10
E. 2/7

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the "distance" from 1/4 (5/20) to 3/5 (12/20) is 7/20

1/7 of the distance is 1/20 more than 1/4 or 6/20, which reduces to 3/10

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