Question

Teresa measures five eighths foot of ribbon for a costume. She needs seven pieces of ribbon with that same length. What is the total length of ribbon Teresa needs to make all the costumes?

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

Teresa measures five eighths foot of ribbon for a costume. She needs seven pieces of ribbon with that same length. What is the total length of ribbon Teresa needs to make all the costumes? (2 points)

a

one and four eighths feet

b

two and three fifths feet

c

four and three eighths feet

d

five and two fifths feet

Answer 2

`Total\ Length = (35)/(8)\ ft`

Explanation:

Given

`Length = (5)/(8)\ ft`

`Number = 7`

Required

Determine the total length

Since, he ribbons are of the same lengths.

The total length is calculated as:

`Total\ Length = Length * Number`

`Total\ Length = (5)/(8)\ ft * 7`

`Total\ Length = (5 * 7)/(8)\ ft`

`Total\ Length = (35)/(8)\ ft`