Tara has 4 and 4 over 5 feet of rope.

Part A: How many 2 over 5 foot pieces can Tara cut from the 4 and 4 over 5 feet of rope? Show your work. (5 points)

Part B: Using the information in Part A, interpret the meaning of the quotient in terms of the two fractions given

13 answers

4 4/5 = 24/5
24/5 / 2/5 = 24/5 * 5/2
= 24/2
= 12

I do not understand Part B.
the answer is 12
umm what are we sapost to do :I
What are we supposed to do for Part B
im confused on part b
part A:
4 4/5 = 24/5
24/5 / 2/5 = 24/5 * 5/2
= 24/2
= 12
part B:
quotient means the answer you get when dividing because we divided to get 12
umm i dont get it where did you guys get 24/2???
I think it means that the quotient means the answer you get when dividing because you divided to get 12
but idk
what do i do know for part b
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Hi!
For part A it is: 12! Here is my work: 4 4/5 = 24/5
24/5 / 2/5 = 24/5 x 5/2 = 24/2= 12
For part B it is: The quotient means the amount of foot pieces Tara can cut from the 4 4/5 feet of rope.

Hope I helped! :)
Can someone help me out with Part B? (I'm taking a test)