Question

Diego has 15 yards of ribbon. He will use 2/5 of the ribbon to make bows for some costumes. Each bow will be made with 1/3 yard of ribbon. Diego will make 5/6 of the bows today. How many bows will he make today?
Ms. Sue
2/5 * 15 = 6 yards

6 divided by 1/3 = 6 * 3/1 = 18 bows

5/6 * 18 = ?
15 bows

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