SOLUTION: Lisa is working on plans for a 12-acre housing development. A park will cover 2 1/2 acres, and paved areas will take 1 3/4 acres. How many acres are left for home sites?

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Question 246657: Lisa is working on plans for a 12-acre housing development. A park will cover 2 1/2 acres, and paved areas will take 1 3/4 acres. How many acres are left for home sites?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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12-2.5-1.75=7.75 acres for houses.