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I tried using $\frac{1}{13}$ x 30 + $\frac{12}{13}$ x $\frac{47}{51}$ x -10 but it didnt work.
 
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Milly said:
I tried using $\frac{1}{13}$ x 30 + $\frac{12}{13}$ x $\frac{47}{51}$ x -10 but it didnt work.

Hi Milly! (Smile)

I believe you already have the right answer.
What makes you say that it doesn't work?
 
It is not the right answer. The right answer is 2/9 p
 
Milly said:
It is not the right answer. The right answer is 2/9 p

How do you know what the right answer is?
 
This is actually a past exam question. I got the answer but I don't know how to solve it.