Question

A stick is 7.5 inches in length. A carpenter will cut off one eighth of the stick. How long is the part to be cut off?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{75}{8}$ or $9.375$ (they're the same)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 1/8 of 7.5 = $\frac{1}{8}$ × $7.5$  
2. $\frac{1}{8}$ × $7.5$ = $\frac{75}{8} = 9.375$