Question

Fred has 5 3/4 feet of yarn he will use 1/8 foot of yarn for each decoration he makes what's the greatest number of decorations can Fred make

Answer 1

Answer: Tthe greatest number of decorations can Fred make = 46

Step-by-step explanation:

Total yarn = $5\dfrac34$ feet $=\dfrac{23}{4}$ feet

Yarn required for each decorartion = $\dfrac18$ foot

The greatest number of decorations can Fred make = (Total yarn) ÷ (Yarn required for each decorartion)

$=\dfrac{\dfrac{23}{4}}{\dfrac{1}{8}}\\\\\\=\dfrac{23}{4}\times8\\\\=23\times2\\\\=46$

Hence, the greatest number of decorations can Fred make = 46