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Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons , how many buttons are in all?
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Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons , how many buttons are in all?

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1/3 is equal to 3, and 3 multiplied by 3 is 9. So your answer would be 9 buttons. 
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If 3 is 1/3, so 3 times 3 is 9.
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