Asked by Sabastian

cheryl is organizing her movie collection. If each movie case is 3/4 inch wide, how many movies can fit on a shelf 5 1/4 feet wide?
Answered by Ms. Sue
5 1/4 feet = 60 1/4 inches = 241/4

(241/4) / (3/4)

(241/4) * (4/3) = 964/12 = 80 1/3 = 80

Answered by Sabastian
where does the 241/4 come from? I know 5 x 12 = 60. but what about the 1/4?
Answered by Ms. Sue
I changed 60 1/4 to an improper fraction.

http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/math/mixednumbers.php
Answered by Sabastian
Thank you, Ms. sue.
Answered by Sabastian
Do you know when to divide and multiply on word problems? Does the phrase "how many times" means to divide?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. If all else fails, estimate a reasonable answer and then try various processes to find that answer.

Answered by Sabastian
I posted a new question I am working on. Sorry, for disturbing, but can you take a peek at it?
Answered by Sabastian
This problem is hard. I can't do it.
Answered by Chariry
I need the answer for...
Answered by person
its 84 books
5 1/4 feet equals 63 inches. 63/1*3/4 equals 84
Answered by Alan
Anyone got a pdf?
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