Question

A pattern maker uses 526 yards of muslin cloth each month. The cloth comes on bolts, or rolls, that hold 15 yards each.

How many bolts of muslin cloth does the pattern maker use each month?

Answer 1

Answer: 35.067 or 36, depending on if you need to round or not.

Explanation:

The equation for how many bolts the pattern maker needs can be represented as 15x = 526. To find x, divide 526 by 15. 526/15 = 35.067. If you need to, round up to the nearest whole number. 35.067 rounds to 36.