Question

Juan has 2 1/4 yards of ribbon to make bows. Each bow is made from a piece of ribbon that is 1/4 yard long. How many bows can Juan make?

Answer 1

9 bows

Explanation:

Take the amount of ribbon and divide by the amount needed per bow

2 1/4 ÷ 1/4

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

(2*4 +1)/4 ÷1/4

9/4 ÷1/4

Copy dot flip

9/4 * 4/1

9

9 bows