Question

Erika has 3 pieces of ribbon. Each piece is 25 yards long. She needs to cut pieces that are 22 inches long. What is the greatest number of 22 inch pieces she can cut from the 3 pieces of ribbon

Answer 1

She can cut 122 pieces.

Explanation:

She has 3 pieces of ribbon that are 25 yds long. In total, she has 75 yds, which is equal to 2700 in. Erika needs 22 in. pieces, so just divide 2700 by 22 to get your number.

2700/22 ≈ 122.72