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A cooler holds 20 cups of water. There are 12 3/4 cups of water in the cooler. Can the cooler hold an additional 6 5/6 cups of water?

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Yes. Since 12 3/4 cups can be rounded up to 13 and 6 5/6 can be rounded up to seven, and 13+7 equals 20, so you would be able to put the additional amount if cups into the cooler.
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Yes, because there is enough water in the cooler for about 81 cups total.

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