Question

HUBBA BUBBA GUM TAPE IS 6 FEET LONG. HOW MANY 2 1/4 IN PIECES CAN
BE CUT INTO?​

Answer 1

32 such pieces can be cut from the total length of gum.

Explanation:

The total length of the gum = 6 ft

Now, 1 ft = 12 inches

So, 6 ft = 6 x 12 inches = 72 inches

Now, length of each piece =
`2(1)/(4)` inches =
`((2 * 4) + 1)/(4)  = (9)/(4)` inches

So, to find the total number of pieces of desired length

Divide the total length of gum by the length of each piece.

or, n =
`(72)/((9)/(4) )  = (72 * 4)/(9)  =  32`

Hence, 32 such pieces can be cut from the total length of gum.