Question

A rod 7.5 ft long is to be cut into 5 pieces. How many feet long will each piece be?

Answer 1

Nancy has a sewing project which calls for panels which use 1 1/4 yd of fabric each. She has 4 1/2 yd of fabric. How many panels can she cut from the fabric?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer 2

B. 3
\[\frac{4+\frac{1}{2}}{1+\frac{1}{4}}=3\frac{6}{10} \]