Question

Timothy is repairing a picture frame. He will need 5 pieces of wood, each measuring foot in length. He is going to cut the 5 pieces from a scrap of wood that measures 4.5 feet.

Answer 1

How long does each piece need to be?

Answer 2

Each piece of wood is 1/4 foot in length which is .25 feet.
4.5 - 5*.25 = 4.5 - 1.25 = 3.25

Answer 3

Each piece of wood is 1/4 foot in length which is .25 feet. 4.5 - 5*.25 = 4.5 - 1.25 = 3.25