Question

For a science project 30 students are divided into a group of six each group needs a piece of string that is 2 1/2 feet long mr. Grey has 6 yards of string how many inches of string will remain after doing the science project

Answer 1

66 inches

Explanation:

1. Yards to Feet:

1 yard= 3 feet

(6 yards)(3)= 18

6 yards = 18 feet

2. Number of Groups:

30 students/6 students per group= 5 groups

3. Total String Needed:

(5 groups)x(2.5 feet string)= 12.5 feet total string

4. Remaining String:

18 feet-12.5 feet= 5.5 feet

5. Feet to Inches:

1 foot= 12 inches

(5.5 feet)(12)= 66 inches

66 inches of string will remain