Question

Justin bought some yarn from his favorite craft store. He can make 1 scarf with 3/5 of a ball of yarn. If he purchases 15 balls of yarn, how many scarves can he make?

9


8


5


25

Answer 1

25 scarves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Number of yarns purchased = 15

1 scarf = 3/5 ball of yarn

x scarf = 15 ball of yarn

Cross-multiplying, we have;

3/5*x = 15*1

3x/5 = 15

3x = 15 * 5

3x = 75

x = 75/3

x = 25 scarves.

Therefore, Justin can make 25 scarves.