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Two othice desks that are

5 1/4 feet long are to be placed together on a wall that is 10 3/4 feet long Will they fit on the wall?
Select the correct choice below and if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A Yes, it no more than a total of foot is needed for spacing between desks.
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction)
OB. No, they do not all fit along the wall

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Answer:

Yes, they fit along the wall. The space between desks is 1/4 of a foot.

Explanation:

(2)*(5 1/4)

(2) * (21/4 = 42/4

10 3/4 = 43/4

43/4 - 42/4 = 1/4

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