Asked by Ty
DVD cases are 9/16 inch wide.. If Juan has 60 DVDs how many will fit on one shelf. Shelves are 2 1/2 ft long.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
2 1/2 feet = 30 inches
30/(9/16)
30 * (16/9) = ____ DVDs
30/(9/16)
30 * (16/9) = ____ DVDs
Answered by
Ty
I don't understand the 30/(9/16) and after.
Answered by
Ms. Sue
30/(9/16) means 30 inches divided by 9/16 inch.
When we divide with a fraction, we must turn it upside down and multiply.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_division.html
When we divide with a fraction, we must turn it upside down and multiply.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_division.html
Answered by
Ty
I got 53
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You are right. Juan can put 53 DVDs on the shelf.
Answered by
Ty
Thank you Ms. Sue.
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Ty.
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