Question

Justin needs 9 pieces of rope that are

1 1/2 feet long each. He says he can cut the 9 pieces from a 12 3/4 foot long rope. Is Justin correct? Write an equation with a complex fraction to support your answer.​

Answer 1

no.

Explanation:

half of 9 ft is 4.5 ft, 9 + 4 and 1/2 is 13 1/2