Where would you cut a board that measures 3 ft 2 1/2 in to divide it into two equal pieces?
3 ft 2 1/2 in = 38.5 in
38.5/2 = 19.25 in
(3 ft 2 1/2 in)/2
= (3/2 ft)+(1 1/4 in)
= 1 ft 6 in + 1 1/4 in
= 1 ft 7 1/4 in
To cut a board measuring 3 ft 2 1/2 in into two equal pieces, you will need to find the halfway point. Here's how you can do that:
Step 1: Convert the measurement to a common denominator. In this case, convert 2 1/2 inches to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (2) and add the numerator (1), which gives you a total of 5/2 inches.
Step 2: Convert the measurements to the same unit. Since we want to divide the board into two equal pieces, it would be easier if everything is expressed in inches.
Step 3: Convert feet to inches. There are 12 inches in a foot, so multiply 3 feet by 12 inches to get 36 inches.
Step 4: Add the converted values. 36 inches (feet) + 5/2 inches = 36 5/2 inches.
Step 5: Divide the total length by 2 to find the halfway point. 36 5/2 inches รท 2 = 18 5/4 inches.
So, to divide the board into two equal pieces, you would measure 18 inches and 5/4 inches (or 1 1/4 inches) from one end, and make your cut at that point.