SOLUTION: How many yards of material from a 24 yard length of cloth remain after 3 pieces, each 3 1/2 yards long, and 5 pieces,each 2 1/4 yards long,are removed?

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Question 350982: How many yards of material from a 24 yard length of cloth remain after 3 pieces, each 3 1/2 yards long, and 5 pieces,each 2 1/4 yards long,are removed?
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How many yards of material from a 24 yard length of cloth remain after 3 pieces, each 3 1/2 yards long, and 5 pieces,each 2 1/4 yards long,are removed?
Yards left = 24 - [(3*3.5) + (5*(2.25)]