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Each paper clip is 7\8 of an inch long and costs $0.03. Exactly enough paper clips are laid end to end to have a total length of 56 inches. What is the total cost of these paper…

Each paper clip is 7\8 of an inch long and costs $0.03. Exactly enough paper clips are laid end to end to have a total length of 56 inches. What is the total cost of these paper…
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Each paper clip is 7\8 of an inch long and costs $0.03. Exactly enough paper clips are laid end to end to have a total length of 56 inches. What is the total cost of these paper clips?

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User DanielEli
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56 inches ÷
(7)/(8)

= 56 ÷ .875 = 64 paper clips will be needs (.875 is the same as 7/8)

64 x .03 = $1.92
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