In january of one winter, 3/10 of a wood pile was used in a wood stove. In February, 2/5 of the wood pile was used. What part of the wood pile was used up at the end of February?

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6 June, 00:39

In january of one winter, 3/10 of a wood pile was used in a wood stove. In February, 2/5 of the wood pile was used. What part of the wood pile was used up at the end of February?

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Ashlynn Marquez · Answer 1

2/5 is equivalent to 4/10 so at the end of February 4/10 was used up

And at the end of January, 3/10 was used

so 4/10 + 3/10 = 7/10

At the end of February, 7/10 of the wood was used