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Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons. How many buttons are on his coat in all?

Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons. How many buttons are on his coat in all?
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Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons. How many buttons are on his coat in all?

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He had 9 in all because 1/3 is .33 so if you multiply it by three it will equal .99
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User Morag Hughson
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Well he replace 1 of 3 then he has 3 and if he replaced a total of all three then he would have 3 I'm not all that sure tho sorry this question is kinda confusing
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