Question

A machine can produce 14 inches of ribbon every 2 minutes. How many feet of ribbon can the machine make in one hour? Complete the explanation to justify your answer.

Answer 1

35 feet of ribbon.

Explanation:

The rate of 14 inches per every 2 minutes would equal 30 two-minute intervals as 60 minutes (an hour)/2 minutes = 30. 14 x 30 = 420 inches in one hour, which reduces to 35 feet since 420inches/12 inches (one foot) = 35.