Mr. Carter owned a ranch with 7 1/4 acres. Last year, he bought 3 1/5 acres of land from his neighbor. Then he sold 2 1/4 acres. How many acres does Mr. Carter own now?

A) 10 9/20 acres

B) 8 1/5 acres

C) 12 7/10 acres

D) 6 3/10 acres

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Larry Buckley

25 June, 23:40

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Jasper Tucker · Answer 1

B - 8 1/5 acres

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subtract 7 1/4 - 2 1/14 (what he sold) = 5 acres

2. Add 5 + 3 1/5 (what he bought) = 8 1/5 acres

Mr. Carter owned a ranch with 7 1/4 acres. Last year, he bought 3 1/5 acres of land from his neighbor. Then he sold 2 1/4 acres. How many acres does Mr. Carter own now?A) 10 9/20 acresB) 8 1/5 acresC) 12 7/10 acresD) 6 3/10 acres