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A​ 168-yard-long field is divided into 12 parts of equal length. Mr. Gump paints a​ 6-yard-long strip in each part. How long is the unpainted strip in each part of the​ field?

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Answer:

The unpainted strip in each part of the​ field is 8-yards-long

Explanation:

168 divided into 12 equal parts would be: 168/12=14

and a 6-yard-long strip in each of those 14 parts would leave 8 yards unpainted in each of the 14 strips: 14-6=8

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Answer:8 Yards

Explanation:

168/12=14 yards long.

14-6=8

The unpainted strip is 8 yards long.

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