the sum of 3 mixed numbers is 20 9/20.
two of the numbers are 8 1/2 and 6 1/4.
what is the last number?

Question

the sum of 3 mixed numbers is 20 9/20.
two of the numbers are 8 1/2 and 6 1/4.
what is the last number?

mertsj · Answer

Add the two numbers and subtract that answer from the sum of the three numbers.

katielong · Answer

whats the answer though? its not for me...

mertsj · Answer

Well then, pass the message along to the person who should be doing the problem.

katielong · Answer

no but im marking it and just need the answer

mertsj · Answer

Well then, tell me what you got and I'll tell you if you are correct or not.

katielong · Answer

no i just need the answer... i have a mark sheet and it has all of the answers but the teacher said one question had a wrong pint out so i just need the answer

mertsj · Answer

What is the answer for this problem given on your sheet?

katielong · Answer

5 1/3

mertsj · Answer

That is not correct.

mertsj · Answer

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