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If elephant grass grows 2 1/3inches a day, how many inches will it grow in 8 days?

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Answer:
18(2)/(3)

Explanation:

First, turn 2 1/3 into an improper fraction.

2 1/3 → 7/3.

Now, multiply 7/3 × 8 (8 for the number of days there are).

7/3 × 8 = 56/3

56/3 = 18 2/3.

So, our final answer is
18(2)/(3)

User VJ Magar
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Exact Form:
56/3
Mixed Number Form:
18 2/3
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