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Missy read 1/12 of a book by Monday 1/4 of the book by Tuesday and 5/12 of the book by Wed. if the pattern continues how much of the book will she have read by Fri. draw a chart or explain​

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Answer:

Monday: 1/12

Tuesday: 3/12

Wednesday: 5/12

Explanation:

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Answer:

part A:

1/12 on day 1

1/4 or 3/12 on day 2

5/12 on day 3

Missy read 2/12 or 1/6 every day

Part B:

if day 1 is 1/12 and Friday is day 5 and she reads 2/12 per day

2/12 * 4 = 8/12

so 1/12 + 8/12 = 9/12 or 3/4 by Friday

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