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Robert is making 5 batches of lemonade. Each batch requires 2 1\3 quarts of water.

How much water will Robert need?
Express your answer in simplest form.

A.10 1\3
quarts

B.10 2\3
quarts

C.11 1\3
quarts

D.11 2\3
quarts

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2 1/3 quarts per batch, and five batches, so you multiply 2 1/3 x 5.

2 1/3 = 7/3 and 5 x 7/3 = 35/3 which simplifies to 11 2/3, so D. is the answer.

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