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Fred has 5 3/4 feet of yarn he will use 1/8 foot of yarn for each decoration he makes what's the greatest number of decorations can Fred make

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Answer: Tthe greatest number of decorations can Fred make = 46

Explanation:

Total yarn =
5\frac34 feet
=(23)/(4) feet

Yarn required for each decorartion =
\frac18 foot

The greatest number of decorations can Fred make = (Total yarn) ÷ (Yarn required for each decorartion)


=((23)/(4))/((1)/(8))\\\\\\=(23)/(4)*8\\\\=23*2\\\\=46

Hence, the greatest number of decorations can Fred make = 46

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