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Randy has 53 inches of ribbon that he cuts into 8 pieces of equal length. What is the length of each piece of ribbon, in inches? Use paper to show your work. Enter your answer in the box.

The length of each piece of ribbon is
inches.
Question 2
Select from the drop-down lists to describe the length of each piece of Randy’s ribbon.
The length of each piece of Randy’s ribbon is between ? and ? inches

User Dvorn
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Answer:

6.625 inches or 6 5/8 inches

and the drop down hopefully will let you choose "between 6 and 7 inches"

Explanation:

53/8 = 6.625

0.625 = 5/8

Let me know if you have questions about this. Have a good night.

User Tameem Khan
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