Question

Thomas bought 9 1/3 feet of of wood to fix his fence. When he finished, he had 3 2/3 feet of of wood left. How much wood did Thomas use to fix his fence

Answer 1

He used 17/3 feet = 5 and 2/3 feet

Explanation:

∵ He bought 9 and 1/3 feet = 28/3 feet

∵ He had 3 and 2/3 feet left = 11/3 feet

∴ He used = 28/3 - 11/3 = 17/3 feet = 5 and 2/3 feet