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9 inches of ribbon is needed for wrapping one present. How many presents can be wrapped with 8 yards of ribbon?

9 presents
16 presents
32 presents
45 presents

Answer 1

Answer: 32 (choice C)

Work Shown:

1 ft = 12 inches

3 ft = 3*12 = 36 inches

1 yard = 3 ft = 36 inches

8 yards = 8*36 = 288 inches

x = number of presents

9x = amount of ribbon

9x = 288

x = 288/9

x = 32