Answer:
Marilyn can cut a maximum of 14 pieces from the available ribbon.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
length of the ribbon Marilyn has = 7/8 yard.
Length of each piece = 1/16 yard
To Find:
The maximum number of 1/16 yard-long pieces=?
Solution:
Now, we know that, maximum number of pieces = (total available length of ribbon)/(length of ribbon per piece)
[tex]Maximum number of pieces =\frac{(\frac{7}{8} yards)}{(\frac{1}{16} yards)}[/tex]
[tex]Maximum number of pieces = \frac{(\frac{7}{8})}{(\frac{1}{16})}[/tex]
[tex]Maximum number of pieces = \frac{7}{8} \times \frac{16}{1}[/tex]
Maximum number of pieces = 7 x 2
Maximum number of pieces = 14
