Mrs. Peterson is going to install new baseboard in her living room, family room, and dining room. The total length of baseboard needed is 60 yards. If Mrs. Peterson buys 2 2/3 yard long baseboards, how many pieces will she need? If she buys 3 1/3 yard long baseboards, how many pieces will she need?
18 pieces, 22 1/2 pieces
160 pieces, 200 pieces
22 1/2 pieces, 18 pieces
200 pieces, 160 pieces
If Mrs. Peterson buys 2 2/3 yard long baseboards, she will need to divide the total length of baseboard needed (60 yards) by the length of each baseboard (2 2/3 yards) to find out how many pieces she will need.
This can be calculated as:
60 yards / 2 2/3 yards = 22 1/2 pieces
Therefore, she will need 22 1/2 pieces if she buys 2 2/3 yard long baseboards.
Similarly, if she buys 3 1/3 yard long baseboards, she will need to divide the total length of baseboard needed (60 yards) by the length of each baseboard (3 1/3 yards) to find out how many pieces she will need.
This can be calculated as:
60 yards / 3 1/3 yards = 18 pieces
Therefore, she will need 18 pieces if she buys 3 1/3 yard long baseboards.