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7 7/8
= [ (8*7) + 7 ] / 8
= (56 + 7) / 8
=63 / 8
similarly,
3 1/4
=[ (4*3) + 1] / 4
= (12 + 1) / 4
= 13/4
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now put the values
7 7/8 - 3 1/4
= 63/8 - 13/4
here, take LCM of 8 & 4 which is 8.
now,
[ (1*63) - (2 * 13) ] / 8
= (63 - 26) / 8
= 37/8
= 4 5/8........................[ here, divide 37 by 8 which gives reminder as 5 and divisible value as 4 ]</span>
The value of y will be equal to 4.
Reason : The length of the opposite cord is equal and therefore the distance from the centre to the cord will be equal.
Ans: 3rd option (4)
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He will need to mow 5 lawns.