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A machine uses pieces of tape to seal packages. It cuts the tape into pieces exactly 2.375 inches long. If it uses 4 pieces of tape for a package, how many packages can it seal with a roll of tape 1,900 inches long?

A.
400 packages
B.
600 packages
C.
200 packages
D.
800 packages

User Eric Sites
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the answer is C to your question
User Denis Kozhukhov
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

(2.375*4)=amnt. per package

1900/(2.375*4)=200

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