Chad poured a sidewalk that is 42 feet long. He is going to start at the beginning and make a cut every 20 inches. How many cuts will Chad make?

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johnweldon1993 · Answer

$$\large 42Feet \times \frac{12 Inches}{1 Foot} = 504 inches$$

$$\large \frac{504}{20} = \space ?$$

calculusxy · Answer

So I did divide 504 by 20 but got 25 remainder 4. I don't know what to do with the remainder though. Should I remain it as 25 cuts or 26 cuts?

johnweldon1993 · Answer

It would remain 25 cuts...just drop the remainder otherwise he wouldn't be sticking true to his "every 20 inches" rule

calculusxy · Answer

Okay thanks

johnweldon1993 · Answer

No problem!