Question

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

Answer 1

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