Question

Susan wants to make aprons for cooking. She needs one and three fourths yards of fabric for the front of the apron and three eighths yards of fabric for the tie.

Part A: Calculate how much fabric is needed to make 3 aprons? Show every step of your work. (5 points)

Part B: If Susan originally has 7 yards of fabric, how much is left over after making the aprons? Show every step of your work. (5 points)

Part C: Does Susan have enough fabric left to make another apron? Explain why or why not. (2 points)

Answer 1

Part A:
convert 1 3/4 into 1 6/8 to match the 3/8
1 3/4 + 3/8 = 2 1/8
2 1/8 x 3 = 6 3/8


Part B:
7 yards
6 3/8 yards used
7- 6 3/8 = 5/8
(no simplifying)


Part C:
No, she does not. Because each apron requires 2 1/8 yards, and Susan only has 5/8 yards left.

Answer 2

Explanation