DarleenCorbell958 DarleenCorbell958
  • 09-04-2014
  • Mathematics
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A piece of ribbon 4 yards long is used to make bows requiring 15 inches of ribbon for each. What is the maximum number of bows that can be made?



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amyschenk13
amyschenk13 amyschenk13
  • 10-04-2014
4 yards x 36inches = 144
144/15inches=9.6
So the maximum is 9 ribbons with a little material left over.
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