Question

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Ms. Thorson bought a piece of lace that was 3 feet long. She cuts off as many pieces as possible that are 9 inches long. Will Ms. Thorson have any lace left over? Show and explain your work.

Answer 1

No , there will not be any piece left

Explanation:

No of feet :- 3 feet which is 36 inches

If we cut of 36 inches in part each of 9 inch we will get 4 parts of 9 inch

36/9 :- 4

4 is complete no. , so there wouldn't be any piece left .

Answer 2

No

Explanation:

1 foot = 12 in.

3 feet = 36 in.

36 / 9 is 4

4 is an integer

Therefore, none will be left