Question

the length if a ribbon is 3/4 meter. sun yi needs pieces measuring 1/3 meter for an art project. what is the greatest number of pieces measuring 1/3 meter that can be cut from the ribbon. how much ribbon will be left after sun yi cuts the ribbon? explain your reasoning

Answer 1

2/3 of a meter

Explanation:

3/4 divided by 1/3=2 1/4

2 1/4=2.25 thirds

2.25 rounded to the nearest whole number: 2

2=2/3