Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: 200 packages since 9.5 inches is used for a packages for 1900 will be 1900/9.5

Answer 2

to seal a package 4* 2.375 = 9.5 inches of tape

1900/9.5 = 200 so we can seal 200 packages