Homework Help: math

Posted by cha on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:43pm.

Iris is cutting fleece to make scarves for her friends. She has ten and one-half feet of fleece to make 3 scarves. How long can she make each scarf? Show your work, and include cancellation in your steps

math - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:46pm
10 1/2 = 21/2

(21/2) / 3

(21/2) * (1/3) = 21/6 = 3 3/6 = 3 1/2 feet

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