A shelf is 24 inches wide. How many books, each StartFraction 7 Over 8 EndFraction of an inch thick, can fit on the shelf?

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The correct equation 24 divided by 7/8

You want to divide the shelf width by the book width to see how many times 7/8 can go into 24. Then you’ll find out how many books with the width of 7/8 can go into a shelf 24 inches wide.

24/(7/8)= 27 3/7

27 books can fit on the shelf

Xelga [282]3 years ago

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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