Six of the Best

5 x 24 =

5 x 6.5 =

2.2 ÷ 2 =

4.4 + 6.1 =

9.72 - 2.2 =

9.52 - 3.356 =

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5 x 24 = 120

5 x 6.5 = 32.5

2.2 ÷ 2 = 1.1

4.4 + 6.1 = 10.5

9.72 - 2.2 = 7.52

9.52 - 3.356 = 6.164

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