SOLUTION: a fourth of a stick is painted red, two thirds is painted blue and the remaining 2 feet is unpainted. how long is the entire stick.

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Question 938785: a fourth of a stick is painted red, two thirds is painted blue and the remaining 2 feet is unpainted. how long is the entire stick.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F4+%2B+2%2F3+=+11%2F12, 1-11%2F12+=+1%2F12
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(1/12)S = 2ft
s = 24ft