Question

HUBBA BUBBA GUM TAPE IS 6 FEET LONG. HOW MANY 2 1/4 IN PIECES CANBE CUT INTO?​

Answer 1

Answer:

32 such pieces can be cut from the total length of gum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The total length of the gum = 6 ft

Now, 1 ft = 12 inches

So, 6 ft =  6 x 12 inches = 72 inches

Now, length of each piece = $2\frac{1}{4}$ inches = $\frac{(2 \times 4) + 1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$ inches

So, to find the total number of pieces of desired length

Divide the total length of gum by the length of each piece.

or, n = $\frac{72}{\frac{9}{4} } = \frac{72 \times 4}{9} = 32$

Hence, 32 such pieces can be cut from the total length of gum.