<span>a number x is multiplied by 9 : 9x
</span><span>a number x is multiplied by 9, the result is 35 : 9x = 35
solve for x
9x = 35
x = 35/9
x = 3 8/9 (3 and 8/9)</span>
I don't get what you are asking, please elaborate?
First, find out how much ribbon there is.
3 x 12 = 36
Now, see how many times you can divde that by 8.
36 can only be divided by 8 four times, and there would be 4 inches of ribbon left.
So, you would be able to make 4 bows, with 4 inches of ribbon remaining.
The answer would be 39.78
