If 11 1/2 inches of rope is being cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, how many pieces of rope can be cut?

Erik Eidt asked Oct 16, 2023

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Erik Eidt asked Oct 16, 2023

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Answer:

➡7pieces

Explanation:

Let's suppose that x = the number of ropes that can be cut.

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X = 11(1)/(2) ÷ 1(1)/(2)

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X = 11.5 ÷ 11.5

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$X \approx 7.66$

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$X = \bf 7pieces$

Arrow answered Oct 21, 2023

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