Question

Mary makes biws for floral arrangements she uses 1/8 yard of ribbon for each bow how many bows can she make from two spools that each have 24 yards of ribbon

Answer 1

STEP 1:
Calculate total amount of ribbon
= 2 spools * 24 yards each
= 48 yards total

STEP 2:
Divide total yards (48 yards) by portion size (1/8 yard)

= 48 ÷ 1/8
to divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal/inverse of 1/8
= 48 * 8/1
= 48 * 8
= 384 bows

ANSWER: She can make 384 bows.

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