1. Serena has 7/8 yd of fabric. To complete her craft project, she needs 3 times that amount. How many yards of fabric does Serena need?

Question

A. 2 5/8
B. 2 7/8
C. 3 3/7
D. 3 7/8

2. A length of ribbon is 3 1/2 yd long. How many pieaces 1 5/9 yd long can Joy cut from the length of ribbon?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 1

3 * (7/8) = _______ yards

(7/2) / (14/9) = ______ pieces

Answer 2

3 * (7/8) = 2 5/8 yards

(7/2) / (14/9) = 2 1/4 pieces

Thank you Ms. Sue but I don't get you 2nd equation It equals 2 1/4 but that is not an answer choice

Answer 3

Would she really want a quarter of a piece?

Answer 4

No she would so estimated it would be just 2 or B

Sorry for the confusion Ms. Sue

Thank you

Answer 5

Yes, 2 pieces.

You're welcome.