A machine uses pieces of tape to seal packages. it cuts the tape into pieces exactly 2.375 inches long. if it uses 4 pieces of t

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A machine uses pieces of tape to seal packages. it cuts the tape into pieces exactly 2.375 inches long. if it uses 4 pieces of t

ape for a package, how many packages can it seal with a roll of tape 1,900 inches long?
A. 600 packages
B. 800 packages
C. 400 packages
D. 200 packages

Mathematics

2 answers:

IrinaVladis [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-07T02:47:16+03:00

IrinaVladis [17]3 years ago

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Answer: 200 packages since 9.5 inches is used for a packages for 1900 will be 1900/9.5

ohaa [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-07T04:15:06+03:00

ohaa [14]3 years ago

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to seal a package 4* 2.375 = 9.5 inches of tape

1900/9.5 = 200 so we can seal 200 packages