Question

Anne Marie will cut a piece of wood that is 2 ½ feet long into ¼ -foot sections. How many sections will result?

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

2 1/2 divided by 1/4

1. Make improper

5/2 divided by 1/4

2. Keep Change Flip (Multiply by reciprocals)

5/2x4/1

3. Solve!

20/2

4. Simplify

10/1=10