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Dividing fractions word problems 1 1 A 16-kilometer stretch of road needs repairs. Workers can repair 2- kilometer of road per week. 4 How many weeks will it take to repair this stretch of road? Weeks Stuck? Reviews related articles/videos or use a hint.​

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Answer:

8 weeks

Explanation:

16km is the total, 2km is what is completed in a single (1) week.

so our equation is 16÷2

Week 1: 2km

Week 2: 4km

Week 3: 6km

Week 4: 8km

Week 5: 10km

Week 6: 12km

Week 7: 14km

Week 8: 16km (final)

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