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James has 96 retaining wall blocks. He uses 1/4 of the blocks on the first day. The second day he uses 4/9 of the remaining amount. How many does he have left over

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter1: Foundations

Section1.10: Systems Of Measurement

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