Question

Narya cuts three pieces of equal length 8 yards of ribbon how long is each piece

Answer 1

8

feet

to calculate the length of 1 piece

divide by 3

⇒

8

yards

3

=

8

3

=

2

2

3

yards

to obtain an answer without fractions of quantities it

is better to convert yards to feet or inches

∙

1 yard

=

3

feet

⇒

8

yards

=

8

×

3

=

24

feet

⇒

24

feet

3

=

8

feet

∙

1 foot

=

12

inches

⇒

24

feet

=

24

×

12

=

288

inches

⇒

288

inches

3

=

96

inches

each piece

=

2

2

3

yards

=

8

feet

=

96

inches

If the ribbon is cut along it's length then

each piece

=

8

yards in lengt

Explanation: