Question

It takes 2/3 yards of ribbon to make a bow. How much ribbon is needed to make 5 bows?

Answer 1

• For 5 bows, 10/3 yards of ribbon is required.

Explanation:

We know that:

• 2/3 yards = 1 bow

Work:

• 2/3 yards = 1 bow
• => 2/3 x 5 yards = 5 bows
• => 10/3 yards = 5 bows

Hence, for 5 bows, 10/3 yards of ribbon is required.