Question

Rob is setting up a model train track that is 3 and 3 over 8 feet long. No telephone pole is needed at the start of the track. However, along the track, he places a telephone pole every 3 over 8 foot apart. How many telephone poles does he need? (Input number values only)

Answer 1

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➡️3(3/8) = 27/8 inproper form

➡️3/8 foot apart

➡️27/8 * 3/8 = 81/64

$\huge \colorbox{pink}1 \times \frac{17}{64}$

➡️ telephone poles does he need.