SOLUTION: Jennifer is building a fence. She buys six fence posts at the lumberyard, each measuring 8 ft 8 in. The lumber costs $5 per foot. How much will Jennifer spend?

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Question 1080822: Jennifer is building a fence. She buys six fence posts at the lumberyard, each measuring 8 ft 8 in. The lumber costs $5 per foot. How much will Jennifer spend?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert inches to feet
+8%2F12+=+2%2F3+
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+6%2A%28+8+%2B+2%2F3+%29+=+48+%2B+4+
+48+%2B+4+=+52+ ft of lumber
+5%2A52+=+260+
She will spend $260