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Rob is setting up a model train track that is 3 and 3 over 8feet long. No telephone pole is needed at the start of the track. However, along the track, he places a telephone pole every 3 over 8foot apart. How many telephone poles does he need? (Input number values only)

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The answer is 9.

# of poles needed = (length of entire track)/(distance between poles)
# of poles needed = (27/8) divided by (3/8)
# of poles needed = (27/8) times (8/3)
# of poles needed = (27*8)(8*3)
# of poles needed = 27/3
# of poles needed = 9