Convert "inches" to "feet" here. 30 in 1 ft 30
--------- = --------- = --------- ft
1 12 in 12
Now find the ratio of (30 ft / 12) to 9 ft:
30 ft
------
12 30
==== = ----------- Reduce this fraction; one way would be to
9 ft 12(9) write 30/9 as 10/3:
30 10
------- = ------------ = 5/18 (answer)
12(9) 12(3)
Step-by-step explanation:
How many ways are there to select 3 candidates from 8 equally qualified recent graduates for
openings in an accounting firm?
Only 2 times. After that, there's only enough room in there for 21 more.
These facts all come about as a result of DIVISION. Divide 79 by 29 and you'll see.
