To find the number of costumes Scott can make, we need to divide the total amount of fabric he has (12 yards) by the amount of fabric each costume uses (3/4 yard).
12 yards ÷ 3/4 yard = 12 yards × 4/3 yard = 48/3 = 16.
Scott can make 16 costumes.
Scott is making costumes for a dance recital. He has 12 yards of purple fabric. Each costume uses 3/4
yard of purple fabric. How many costumes can Scott make?
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