Question

How many 1 1/8 inch books can fit on a 27 inch shelf

Answer 1

`1 + (1)/(8) * 27 \\ \\ 1. \: 1 + (27)/(8) \\ \\ 2. \: (35)/(8)`

Answer 2

Answer: 27 books can go on the shelf

Step-by-step explanation: 27 divided by 1 1/8 is 27