Question

Zoe has 3 square meters of fabric. She needs 5/6 of the fabric to make a skirt. How much fabric will she use to make the skirt?

Answer 1

2 1/2 or 2.5 yards

Explanation:

To find 5/6 of the amount she has then multiply 3 and 5/6.

3 * 5/6 = 15/6 = 2 3/6 = 2 1/2

Zoe will use 2.5 yards of the 3.