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? Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 24.95 yards B. 5.25 yards C. 22.45 yards D. 35.45 yards

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? Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 24.95 yards  B. 5.25 yards  C. 22.45 yards  D. 35.45 yards

directrix · Answer

30.2 yards of ribbon
7 pieces each 3/4 yard which is .75 yard

30.2 - 7(.75) = 24.95 yards remaining --> A. 24.95 yards