Asked by Destinee

Q. Each fire hose at the La Salle Fire Station is 25 yards long. The station needs enough fire hoses to reach from any hydrant to the farthest house, which could be up to 230 away. What is the minimum number of hoses that the La Salle Fire Station should have?
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A. Do I divide 230 by 25??
Answered by Ms. Sue
If you mean 230 YARDS, your method is correct.

Answered by Destinee
Wait it was 25 YARDS and 230 away, do I still divide?
Answered by Ms. Sue
230 WHAT away?

Answered by Destinee
I don't know that's exactly what the paper said,
Answered by Destinee
Oops FEET im sorry! I feel blind but do I still divide 230 FEET by 25 YARDS?
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.

1 yard = 3 feet

(230 / 3) / 25 =
Answered by Destinee
16,955?
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.

Answered by Anonymous

Q: Each fire hose at the La Salle Fire Station is 25 yards long. The station needs enough fire hoses to reach from any fire hydrant to the farthest house, which could be up to 230 feet away. What is the minimum number of hoses that the La Salle Fire Station should have?

A: 4
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