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A race begins with 2 1/2 miles through town, continues through the park for 2 1/3 miles, and finishes at the track after the last 1/6 mile. A volunteer is stationed every quarter mile and at the finish line to pass out cups of water and cheer on the runners. How many volunteers are needed?

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20 volunteers. Add up all the distances, then divide by 0.25 (one quarter)
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