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A model train is 15 3/4 inches long. Each car in this train is 2 5/8 inches in length. How many cars are in the train?

A: 3 cars SHOW YOUR WORK PLZ HELP 100 POINTS

B: 4 cars

C: 5 cars

D: 6 cars

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The answer is 6 cars
User Bearoplane
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Answer: 6 Cars

Explanation:

Well make sure the denominators are the same

15 3/4 --> 15 6/8

2 5/8 stays the same

Then just add 2 5/8 by itself

6 would be the answer

2 times 6 = 12

5/8 times 6 = 30/8

30/8 = 3.75

12 + 3.75 = 15.75

15 3/4 = 15.75

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