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A row of 12 desks measures 27 feet. How many feet long is each desk? *

User Sunil Targe
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Explanation:

To identify how long each desk is, divide 27 feet by the 12 desks. (Given values)


(27)/(12) = 2(1)/(4)
or
2.25

Each desk is 2.25 ft long.

Check:


2.25 * 12 = 27

Correct.

User Prathamesh Mhatre
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