Question

A farmers land is separated jcuxududinto sections of size 2 1/5 acres suppose there are 2 7/9such sections . How many acres of the land does the farmer own?

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Answer 1

A farmers land is separated into sections of size 2 1/5 acres suppose there are 2 7/9 such sections. How many acres of the land does the farmer own?

One section: 2 1/5 = 11/5

2 7/9 sections: 2 7/9 x 11/5 = 25/9 x 11/5 = 275/35 = 7 30/35 = 7 6/7 acres.