Question

Paul's hair was originally 5 inches long. He asked her hair dresser to cut 7/8 of it off. How many inches did he have cut off?

Answer 1

Paul's hair was originally 5 inches long. He asked her hair dresser to cut 7/8 of it off.

How many inches did he have cut off? ​

SOLUTION

If the original length = 5 inches

If she cut 7 / 8 of it, then 7 / 8 x 5 = 35 / 8 = 4 3/ 8 inches