Question

Peggy has three ribbons. The blue ribbon

measures 96 inches, the green one 84 inches,
and the yellow one 120 inches. She wants to cut
them into shorter pieces all of the same length,
with no ribbon left over.
a. What is the greatest possible length of each
shorter piece?

Answer 1

The greatest possible length of each shorter piece is 12 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the greatest possible length of each shorter piece, we need to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the lengths of the ribbons. The GCF of 96, 84, and 120 is 12. Therefore, the greatest possible length of each shorter piece is 12 inches.