Question

Four sisters buy a total of 3 1/2 feet of ribbon. The sisters want to share the ribbon equally. How many feet of ribbon will each sister receive

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{7}{8}$ feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

Four sister bought a total of ribbon = $3\frac{1}{2}$ feet

                                                           = $\frac{7}{2}$ feet

The sisters want to share the ribbon equally.

So we will divide the total length of the ribbon by 4.

= $\frac{7}{2}$ ÷ 4

= $\frac{7}{2}$ × $\frac{1}{4}$

= $\frac{7}{8}$ feet.

Each sister will receive $\frac{7}{8}$ feet of ribbon.

Answer 2

divide 3 1/2 by 4

3 1/2 = 7/2

7/2 / 4 = 7/8 foot each