Question

A spool of rope contains 79 yards of rope. How many​ 4-foot pieces of rope can be cut from the​ spool? How much rope is left​ over?

Answer 1

Answer: There are 59 4 foot pieces of rope. There will be quarter of a foot left

Explanation:

Answer 2

59 can be cut from the spool.

3 Inches is left over.

Explanation:

1. 237 feet in 79 yards.
2. 237 / 4 = 59.25
3. 59 is the whole number, .25 is what is left over.
4. .25 feet is 3 inches.