Benjamin is working on a project that requires 8(1)/(4) tons of sod. If his truck only holds 1(1)/(2) tons, how many trips will he need to make? 6 trips 7 trips 8 trips 9 trips
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\[ 8 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{8 \times 4 + 1}{4} = \frac{32 + 1}{4} = \frac{33}{4} \] \[ 1 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 2 + 1}{2} = \frac{2 + 1}{2} = \frac{3}{2} \] Show more…
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