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5. Regal Reflective signs make speed limit signs for the state department of transportation. By low these signs must be displayed every 5/8 of a mile. How many signs will be required on a new highway that is 34 3/8 miles long?

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55
Turn 34 3/8 into a improper fraction
You should get 275/8
Divide that by 5/8 (which is multiplying it by 8/5. )

275/8 * 8/5 = 55
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