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1) A worm digs 11/12 of an inch in one minute. Then, it digs another 1 3/4 of an inch in two minutes. What is the position of the worm relative to the surface of the ground?

2) One recipe A for 2 1/3 cups of flour. Recipe B calls for 4 1/2. How much more flour for recipe B than A?

3) Kerry is on a diving board 12 1/2 feet above the water. Her friend is swimming at 2 3/4 feet below the water. How far apart are they ?

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Answer:

1. 2 2/3 or -2 2/3

2 . 2 1/6

Explanation:

im not sure abt the third one and i dont want to give you the wrong answer..

User ZK Zhao
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Answer:

1. 2 2/3 or -2 2/3

2 . 2 1/6

3. 9 3/4

Explanation:

You just have to subtact the fractions and you will get your answer!

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