SOLUTION: A painting is 2 1/2 feet tall. To hang it properly, a wire must be attached exactly 1/3 of the way down from the top. How many inches from the top should be wire attached?

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Question 498937: A painting is 2 1/2 feet tall. To hang it properly, a wire must be attached exactly 1/3 of the way down from the top. How many inches from the top should be wire attached?
Answer by rfer(12662) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 1/2 ft =30 inches
30*1/3=30/3=10 inches