Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Shaun brings ricecakes to work, and carlo
immediately eats a third of them, plus
two-thirds of a rice cake. Jojo then eats a
fourth of the remaining ricecakes, plus
one-half of a rice cake. Glen then eats
half of the remaining ricecakes, plus One-
half of a rice cake. By the time Claire
arrives, there are only three ricecakes
left for her. How many ricecakes were
there originally?|
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Transcribed Image Text:Shaun brings ricecakes to work, and carlo immediately eats a third of them, plus two-thirds of a rice cake. Jojo then eats a fourth of the remaining ricecakes, plus one-half of a rice cake. Glen then eats half of the remaining ricecakes, plus One- half of a rice cake. By the time Claire arrives, there are only three ricecakes left for her. How many ricecakes were there originally?|
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