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Jamel has 2 and 2/5 of string. Jamel needs 1/5 of a foot of string to sew a button to a shirt. What is the greatest amount of buttons he can sew onto the shirt with the rest of the string he has?

User Fukudama
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

I had this question on my test and the correct answer was 12

User Naveen Thonpunoori
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Answer:

it's 12

Explanation:

2 and 2/5 divide by 1/5 is 12

User Darque
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