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The water level during a long drought fell 7 1/2 feet one year and fell another 5 1/4 feet the next year. What was the total change in the water level for those two years?
A. -12 3/4 ft.
B. 2 1/4 ft.
C. 12 3/4 ft.
D. -2 1/4 ft.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

7 1/2 + 5 1/4 = 12 3/4. But, the problem says the water level fell. So, it's -12 3/4 ft.