Solving Word Problems with One Unit Conversions - PSAT Math

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown molding to use as accent pieces. He needs $18\textup{ inches}$ of the molding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $18\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$18\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{18\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{18\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=18\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{18}{12}$

Solve.

$x=1 \tfrac{1}{2} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $1 \tfrac{1}{2} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $9\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $9 \ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$9\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{9\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{9\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=9\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{9}{12}$

Solve.

$x=\frac{9}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=\frac{3}{4} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $\frac {3}{4} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $24\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $24\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$24\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{24\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{24\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=24\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{24}{12}$

Solve.

$x=2 \ feet$

The carpenter needs $2 \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $38\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $38\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$38\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{38\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{38\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=38\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{38}{12}$

Solve.

$x=3 \tfrac{2}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=3 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $3 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $64\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $64\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$64\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{64\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{64\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=64\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{64}{12}$

Solve.

$x=5 \tfrac{4}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=5 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $5 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $72\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $72\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$72\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{72\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{72\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=72\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{72}{12}$

Solve.

$x=6 \ feet$

The carpenter needs $6 \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $98\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $98\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$98\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{98\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{98\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=98\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{98}{12}$

Solve.

$x=8 \tfrac{2}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=8 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $8 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $124\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $124\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$124\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{124\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{124\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=124\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{124}{12}$

Solve.

$x=10 \tfrac{4}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=10 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $10 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $39\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $39\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$39\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{39\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{39\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=39\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{39}{12}$

Solve.

$x=3 \tfrac{3}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=3 \tfrac{1}{4} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $3 \tfrac{1}{4} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $87\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $87\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$87\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{87\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{87\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=87\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{87}{12}$

Solve.

$x=7 \tfrac{3}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=7 \tfrac{1}{4} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $7 \tfrac{1}{4} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $144\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many additional feet of the material will he need to purchase to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $144\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$144\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{144\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{144\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=144\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{144}{12}$

Solve.

$x=12 \ feet$

The carpenter needs $12 \ feet$ of material. Since he already has he will need to purchase more to finish the project.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $164\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $164\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$164\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{164\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{164\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=164\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{164}{12}$

Solve.

$x=13 \tfrac{8}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=13 \tfrac{2}{3} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $13 \tfrac{2}{3} \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown molding to use as accent pieces. He needs $18\textup{ inches}$ of the molding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $18\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$18\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{18\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{18\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=18\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{18}{12}$

Solve.

$x=1 \tfrac{1}{2} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $1 \tfrac{1}{2} \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $9\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $9 \ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$9\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{9\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{9\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=9\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{9}{12}$

Solve.

$x=\frac{9}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=\frac{3}{4} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $\frac {3}{4} \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $24\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $24\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$24\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{24\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{24\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=24\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{24}{12}$

Solve.

$x=2 \ feet$

The carpenter needs $2 \ feet$ of material.

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A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $38\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $38\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$38\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{38\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{38\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=38\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{38}{12}$

Solve.

$x=3 \tfrac{2}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=3 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $3 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $64\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $64\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$64\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{64\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{64\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=64\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{64}{12}$

Solve.

$x=5 \tfrac{4}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=5 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $5 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\textup{ feet}$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $72\textup{ inches}$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $72\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$72\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{72\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{72\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=72\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{72}{12}$

Solve.

$x=6 \ feet$

The carpenter needs $6 \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $98\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $98\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$98\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{98\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{98\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=98\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{98}{12}$

Solve.

$x=8 \tfrac{2}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=8 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $8 \tfrac{1}{6} \ feet$ of material.

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Question

A carpenter is making a model house and he buys $8\ feet$ of crown moulding to use as accent pieces. He needs $124\ inches$ of the moulding for the house. How many feet of the material does he need to finish the model?

Answer

We can solve this problem using ratios. There are $12\ inches$ in $1\ foot$ . We can write this relationship as the following ratio:

$12\ inches:1\ foot\rightarrow \frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}$

We know that the carpenter needs $124\ inches$ of material to finish the house. We can write this as a ratio using the variable to substitute the amount of feet.

$124\ inches:x\ feet\rightarrow \frac{124\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Now, we can solve for by creating a proportion using our two ratios.

$\frac{12\ inches}{1\ foot}=\frac{124\ inches}{x\ feet}$

Cross multiply and solve for .

$12\ inches \times (x\ feet)=124\ inches \times (1\ foot)$

Simplify.

Divide both sides by .

$\frac{12x}{12}=\frac{124}{12}$

Solve.

$x=10 \tfrac{4}{12} \ feet$

Reduce.

$x=10 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$

The carpenter needs $10 \tfrac{1}{3} \ feet$ of material.

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