Question

Al has a roll of 4 feet of ribbon. How many 8-inch pieces can he cut from the roll?

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

Explanation:

First, quantify your variables into the same measurable units.

Recall that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches.

Therefore 4 feet ribbon is `(4 xx 12)` 48 inches.

Assume number of 8-inches peices to be `x`.

`8x = 48`

`x = 6`

Al can cut 6 '8-inch pieces' from the roll.