Question

- How many 24 1/2 inch pieces of ribbon can be cut from a roll of ribbon that is 147 inches long?​

Answer 1

By dividing the total length of the ribbon roll (147 inches) by the length of each piece (24.5 inches), we find that you can cut 6 full pieces of 24 1/2 inch ribbon from the roll.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine how many 24 1/2 inch pieces of ribbon can be cut from a roll that is 147 inches long, we will divide the total length of the ribbon by the length of each piece. First, convert 24 1/2 inches to a decimal to make the division easier. 24 1/2 inches is the same as 24.5 inches.

Now, divide the total length of the ribbon (147 inches) by the length of each piece (24.5 inches):

1. 147 inches ÷ 24.5 inches = 6 pieces

Since you cannot cut a partial piece from a ribbon, we only count the whole number of pieces that can be cut. Thus, you can cut 6 full pieces of ribbon that are 24 1/2 inches long from a roll that is 147 inches long.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

turn your fraction into a decimal first then divide.

147 ÷ 24.5 = 6

check your work by working backwards and using the opposite operation

6 times 24.5 = 147