three students request different lengths of string to use for science experiments.
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jaime requests 3 pieces of string that are each 3.25 inches long and 1 piece that is
4 1/2 inches long.
priya requests 6 pieces of string that are each 5 1/8
inches long.
franco requests a piece of string that can be cut into 9 pieces that are each
1/4 inch long.
the science teacher cuts the pieces of string for the three students' experiments from a spool
containing 2 yards of string. how many inches of string remain on the spool?