Find the area of the shaded region of the flag of the republic of the congo

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Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

Karen will divide her garden into equal parts. she will plant corn in 8/12 of the garden. what is the lowest number of parts she can divide her garden into?