Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.7 Dividing Fractions - 2.7 Exercises - Page 166: 47

Answer

In 124 visits doctors failed to discuss the drug issues. In 62 visits doctors did discuss the drug issues.

Work Step by Step

(a) $186 \times \frac{2}{3}$ = $\frac{186}{1} \times \frac{2}{3}$ Reduce the fractions using the common factor of 3. $\frac{62}{1} \times \frac{2}{1}$ = $\frac{124}{1}$ = 124 (b) 186 - 124 = 62
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