Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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A cat eats 2626 cup of food on Wednesday and 1313 cup of food on Thursday. The cat's owner tells the veterinarian the cat ate a total of 1 cup of food on Wednesday and Thursday.
Which statement is true?
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The cat's owner is correct because 26<1226<12 and 13<1213<12 , so the sum of 2626 and 1313 is equal to 1.The cat's owner is correct because 26<1226<12 and 13<1213<12 , so the sum of 2 sixths and 1 third is equal to 1.
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The cat's owner is correct because 26=1226=12 and 13=1213=12 , so the sum of 2626 and 1313 is equal to 1.The cat's owner is correct because 2 sixths is equal to 1 half and 1 third is equal to 1 half , so the sum of 2 sixths and 1 third is equal to 1.
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The cat's owner is incorrect because 26>1226>12 and 13>1213>12 , so the sum of 2626 and 1212 is greater than 1.The cat's owner is incorrect because 2 sixths is greater than 1 half and 1 third is greater than 1 half , so the sum of 2 sixths and 1 half is greater than 1.
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The cat's owner is incorrect because 26<1226<12 and 13<1213<12 , so the sum of 2626 and 1313 is less than 1.The cat's owner is incorrect because 26<1226<12 and 13<1213<12 , so the sum of 2 sixths and 1 third is less than 1.
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