Question

Beth is making a rope ladder.each step of the ladder is 2 1/3 feet wide.Beth has a rope that is 21 feet long.how many steps can she make from the rope?

Answer 1

Answer: She can make 9 steps from the rope.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The width of each step of the ladder = $2\dfrac{1}{3}\text{ feet}$ = $\dfrac{2(3)+1}{3}=\dfrac{7}{3}\text{ feet}$

The length of the rope = 21 feet

Then , the number of required steps = (  length of the rope ) ÷ (width of each step of the ladder)

$=21\div\dfrac{7}{3}$

$=21\times\dfrac{3}{7}=3\times3=9$

Hence, the number of steps can she make from the rope = 9.

Answer 2

Answer:

Beth can make 9 2 1/3 foot steps

Step-by-step explanation:

21/2.3=9.1

round to 9