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Tina had 5 yards of fabric. She is making scarves that each require `\frac{1}{3}` of a yard of fabric. How many scarves can she make?

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Answer:

She can make 15 scarves with 5 yards of fabric

For each yard of fabric,3 scarves can be made

Explanation:

5 yards = 5/1 yards

5/1 divided into 1/3 is the same as

5/1 multiplied by 3/1

5X3 = 15

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