Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
7 3/4+ (12 - 3 6/11)
31/4 + (12 - 3 6/11)
31/4 + (12 - 39/11)
31/4 + 93/11
= <u>7</u><u>1</u><u>3</u><u>/</u><u>4</u><u>4</u><u> </u><u>=</u><u> </u><u>1</u><u>6</u><u> </u><u>9</u><u>/</u><u>4</u><u>4</u>
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 ÷ 1/2
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 x 2/1
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 12
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Answer: 12 1/2 foot pieces can be cut from 6 feet ribbon
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The third story, to get area you have to multiply length times width
Answer:
90
Step-by-step explanation: