You decide to start a cool craft project using orange cord. You need to cut 15 pieces of cord, each 32 inches long. How many feet of cord do you need to purchase for the project?
Do I multiple for this answer?
15*32/12 = ?
Yes, to determine the total length of cord needed for the project, you will need to multiply the number of pieces of cord by the length of each piece.
In this case, you need to cut 15 pieces of cord, each 32 inches long. To find the total length, multiply the number of pieces (15) by the length of each piece (32 inches):
15 pieces * 32 inches = 480 inches
Since there are 12 inches in 1 foot, you can convert the total length from inches to feet by dividing it by 12:
480 inches / 12 inches = 40 feet
Therefore, you would need to purchase 40 feet of cord for the project.