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To make a tree decoration, Jada needs 16 strands of wire. Each strand should be 10 feet, 3 inches long. How many yards of wire does she does she need? Show how you arrive at your answer.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

Problem 1CT

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