Answer:
7 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Oak tree = x
14 : x as 60 : 30
Simplify the right ratio
14 : x as 2:1
Get the same first number in both ratios by multiplying 2:1 by 7
14 : x as 2(7) + 1(7)
14 : x as 14 : 7
Since the first number in each ratio is the same, we know that that x and 7 are equal
x = 7
Hope this helps, feel free to let me know if you would like a further explanation :)
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Mindy has a piece of string that is 5 1/2yd long. She cuts it into pieces that are each 1/2 yd long. Solve the equation 5 1/2 = 1/2x to find out how many pieces of string, x, she gets. Show your work
Answer:
3.57
Step-by-step explanation:
P=SP -CP
=290-280=10
P%=
=
=
=3.57
3/5 + 7/10 = 6/10 + 7/10 = 13/10 = 1 and 3/10 lbs. needed
She has 4/5 *3/1 bags = 12/5 = 2 and 2/5 pounds
2 2/5 - 1 3/10 = 2 4/10 - 1 3/10 = 1 and 1/10 pounds left over
