SOLUTION: One-half of five-twelfths of a pole is 5 feet in length.what is the length of the pole in feet?

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Question 1000902: One-half of five-twelfths of a pole is 5 feet in length.what is the length of the pole in feet?
Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, Afroza:
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
1/2 of 5/12 = 5/24
5/24 of 5ft =
(5 x 24)/5
= 24 ft.
Hope this helps. :-)

Answer by Afroza(1) About Me  (Show Source):