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Jack needs about1 1/2 yards of string he has three pieces of string that are different lengths. Without finding the exact amount which two pieces should he choose to get closest to 1 1/2 yards of string?

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User Bcamur
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Incomplete question. However, I provided some suggestions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since in this case, we are told that Jack needs about
1(1)/(2) yards but has three strings of varying length.

He can simply compare both strings to see which among the three fits the desired lenght.

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User Cjensen
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