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I think the answer is -1 1/2
To make this easier we can convert the fractions to whole numbers and then back.
Lets have 100 represent the can.
1/4 = .25 so we will convert it to 25
100 - 25 = 75
1/5 of 75 is 15
75 - 15 = 60
60/100 = 6/10 = 3/5
It is extremely important to understand the words of the given problem. There are numerous information's of immense importance that are already given in the question. Based on those information's the answer to the question can be easily deduced.
Let us assume the unknown number = x
Then
14x - 34 = 78
14x = 78 + 34
14x = 112
x = 112/14
= 8
So the unknown number in the given question is 8. I hope the procedure is clear to you and you got the answer that you wanted.
Let me break this down for you.
Polly walks across the street to buy a cracker (singular)
The sellers of the crackers only have 1 left to sell and there is a long line out the door.
Unless the owners have more frackers readily available to continue to sell, Polly will NOT get a cracker unfortunately.
Hope this helps! :)
3/4 * 3 = 9/4 so the answer is 9/4 :))
i hope this is helpful
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