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).
Therefore, the number of costumes Scott can make is 12 / (3/4) = 12 * (4/3) = 48/3 = <<12*(4/3)=16>>16.
The answer is D. 16.
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?
A.
3
B.
4
C.
9
D.
16
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