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Carla's plant was 10 2/3 inches tall. Yolanda's was 8 3/4 inches tall. 



How much taller was Carla's plant than Yolanda's?





A

1 11/12 in.




B

2 1/12 in.




C

2 5/12 in.




D

2 11/12

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10 2/3 inches=32/3 inches
8 3/4 inches= 35/4 inches

Find the common denominator, in this case, 12.

128/12 inches is Carla's plant

105/12 inches is Yolanda's plant.

128/12 > 105/12. Therefore, Carla's plant is taller than Yonlanda's

Answer: 128/12 > 105/12

Step-by-step explanation:

10 2/3 inches=32/3 inches

8 3/4 inches= 35/4 inches

Find the common denominator, in this case, 12.

128/12 inches is Carla's plant

105/12 inches is Yolanda's plant.

128/12 > 105/12. Therefore, Carla's plant is taller than Yonlanda's

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