Trisha needs 4 1/2 yards of fabric to do a project. If she already has 2/3 of a yard of fabric, what is the minimum amount of fabric she must buy to be able to complete her project?

a.) 3 5/6
b.) 4 1/12
c.) 4 1/6

thanks in advance:)

Question

Trisha needs 4 1/2 yards of fabric to do a project. If she already has 2/3 of a yard of fabric, what is the minimum amount of fabric she must buy to be able to complete her project?

a.) 3 5/6
b.) 4 1/12
c.) 4 1/6

thanks in advance:)

poopsiedoodle · Answer

Trisha should just get the 4 1/2 yards and stop being a jew. That would make things less complicated.

anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry, "stop being a jew"?

poopsiedoodle · Answer

Anyway, I think it's C., but you might need someone to confirm it.

poopsiedoodle · Answer

Yes, Trisha should stop being a jew.

aripotta · Answer

4 1/2 - 2/3 = 
9/2 - 2/3 = 
27/6 - 4/6 = 
23/6 = 3 5/6

poopsiedoodle · Answer

Ah. Well, I was wrong. :P

anonymous · Answer

thanks guys:)