Question

Alex is decorating a large box with pieces of ribbon. He needs 7 sections of ribbon with a length of 3/4 yard. He is going to cut the 7 pieces from a roll of ribbon that is 30.2 yards long.

How much ribbon will remain after Alex cuts the 7 pieces?

Answer 1

A. 24.95 yards
B. 5.25 yards
C. 22.45 yards
D. 35.45 yards

Answer 2

Pleaseeeee Help D:

Answer 3

First calculate how much ribbon Alex is going to use. 7 times 3/4 yd
multiply getting 21/4 yd
The roll is 30.2 yd long, since it is decimal convert 21/4 to decimal : 5.25 now do the subtraction:
30.2
5.25
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24.95 yds remaining

Answer 4

You're like a hero!!!!! :D

Answer 5

Good luck with your studies.