Question

Sally has 30 feet of ribbon. She cuts strips each of length 2 2/5 feet from the ribbon. Sally says I can cut 13 of these strips from this ribbon.

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

For us to know the number of strips that Sally can cut from the ribbon, we have to divide 30 feet by 2 2/5 feet. This will be:

= 30 ÷ 2 2/5

= 30 ÷ 12/5

= 30 × 5/12

= 25/2

= 12 1/2 strips

Therefore, the maximum number of strips that Sally can cut is 12 and not 13.