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Three electrical appliances each have power ratings of

1
7
8
watts, and 2 other appliances each have power ratings of
4
3
4
watts.
What is the total power used by these appliances?
5 5/8 watts6 5/8 watts10 1/4 watts15 1/8 watts

User Renise
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3 x 1 7/8 = 5 5/8
2 x 4 3/4 = 9 1/2

5 5/8 + 9 1/2
= 5 5/8 + 9 4/8
= 14 9/8
= 15 1/8

The answer is 15 1/8 watts
User Zelimir
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30+8/5=31.6 you have to break the whole question down to get the answer.
User Thalesmello
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