A small bookshelf is 8\12 yard long. How many books can fit on the shelf if the width of each book is 1/24 yard? Explain

Amin Roosta asked Feb 14, 2022

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Answer:

16 books

Explanation:

First you have to translate 8/12 into 16/24 (8/12 x 2)

Then divide 16/24 by 1/24.

it will equal 16/1

which is equal to 16 books

Mrtechtroid answered Feb 20, 2022

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