Question

A fence builder uses boards 3 1/2 feet long for the vertical slats on the fence. How many slats can be made from a board that is 42 feet long?

A. 6 slats

B. 12 slats

C. 18 slats

D. 147 slats

Answer 1

B. 12 slats

Explanation:

Divide 42 by 3.5 and you get 12.