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Jessica used 2/3 yard of fabric to make a scarf.can she make 2 of these scarves with 1 3/4 yards of fabric, and why?. I need help please I’ve been trying to do this question on my practice exam and it’s a little hard:/

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Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

Divide 1 3/4 by 2/3:

1 3/4 / 2/3

= 7/4 / 2/3

= 7/4 * 3/2

= 21/8

= 2 5/8

So she can make 2 scarves from 1 3/4 yards.

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