Question

This diagram shows a number line. Part A James has a board that is 3 4 foot long. He wants to cut the board into pieces that are each 1 8 foot long. How many pieces can James cut from the board? Explain how James can use the number line diagram to determine the number of pieces he can cut from the board. Enter your answer and your explanation in the space provided.

Answer 1

Answer: 6 pieces

Explanation:

(3/4) of a foot cut into 1/8th piece.

(3/4) divided by (1/8) = 6.

There are 6 pieces of 1/8th lengths of wood in the 3/4 board that James originally has.