Question

Jesse needs 10 1/4 feet of chain to complete an outdoor project. He has two small pieces each measuring 2 1/8 feet and a third piece measuring 3 3/4 feet. How many feet of chain does Jesse need to purchase?​

Answer 1

= 2 1/4 feet

Explanation:

Length of chain Jesse needs = 10 1/4 feet

Length of chain Jesse has:

Two small pieces each measuring 2 1/8 feet

= 2 × 2 1/8 feet

= 2 × 17/8

= 34/8 feet

Third piece measuring 3 3/4 feet

Total Length of chain Jesse has = 34/8 feet + 3 3/4 feet

= 34/8 + 15/4

= 34+30/8

= 64/8

= 8 feet

Total Length of chain Jesse has = 8 feet

Length of chain Jesse needs to purchase = Length of chain Jesse needs - Total Length of chain Jesse has

= 10 1/4 feet - 8 feet

= 2 1/4 feet

Length of chain Jesse needs to purchase = 2 1/4 feet