3 strips of 2.5 feet can be cut from the 7.5 feet long roll of ribbon.
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>DATA:</u>
Length of strips Eli need is 2.5 feet long
Length of roll of ribbon is 7.5 feet long
Number of strips that can be cut from the 7.5 feet long roll is x
<u>SOLUTION:</u>
To determine how many strips can be cut, divide total length of roll of ribbon by the length of strips needed.
Number of strips that can be cut =
x = (expression)
x = 3 strips
Therefore, 3 strips of 2.5 feet can be cut from the 7.5 feet long roll of ribbon.
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