Under typical conditions, 1 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] feet of snow will melt in 2 inches of water. How many inches of water will it take to melt 1 [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] feet of snow?

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Answer:

2[tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]inches

Step-by-step explanation:

First, I would try to get the mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, I try to make them have the same denominator so it is easier.

1[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]feet --- 2 inches

[tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex]feet --- 2 inches

[tex]\frac{6}{4}[/tex]feet --- 2 inches

1[tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]feet --- ? inches

[tex]\frac{7}{4}[/tex]feet --- ? inches

[tex]\frac{7}{4}[/tex]feet --- [tex]\frac{7}{6}[/tex] × 2 inches

             = 2[tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]inches