Question

Sandra needs 6 pieces of rope, each measuring 8 inches in length.
She is going to cut the 6 pieces from a rope that is 84 inches long.
How much rope will remain after Sandra cuts the 6 pieces? Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 36 inches B. 30 inches C. 48 inches D. 8 inches

Answer 1

Let's say this is the 84 inch rope
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Suzy is going to cut 6 pieces that measure 8 inches each
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8 8 8 8 8 8

How many inches of cut rope does she have now?

Answer 2

thanks so its A. 36 in.

Answer 3

Yup ^_^