Question

Nathan solved this problem.

Anya cut a ribbon into 5 equal pieces that each measured 6.9 in. How long was the original length of ribbon?

Nathan thought the answer was 350 in.

Is Nathan's answer reasonable?

A.
Yes, Nathan's answer is reasonable.

B.
No, Nathan's answer should be closer to 0.35 in.

C.
No, Nathan's answer should be closer to 3.5 in.

D.
No, Nathan's answer should be closer to 35 in.

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

first, multiply 6.9 by 5

Answer 3

Here is a little hint. What is 7*5?

Answer 4

5 pieces of 6.9-inch ribbon - connect those together

Answer 5

6.9 x 5 is 34.5

Answer 6

7 x 5 is 35

Answer 7

Yep, so knowing that, what do you think?

Answer 8

D.

Answer 9

Yep :)

Answer 10

Thank You #kittiwitti1

Answer 11

Ok, Can someone medal sleepyjess?

Answer 12

I medaled you so I can't x'D

Answer 13

So its fair :P

Answer 14

XD

Answer 15

But nobody medaled kitten :c

Answer 16

A medal from the asker counts more than a medal from someone else

Answer 17

Just so you know :)

Answer 18

I medaled kittiwitti1

Answer 19

I know

Answer 20

^^;

Answer 21

So _-_

Answer 22

Can someone help me with afew more questions?

Answer 23

*eats my new chocolate medal*

Sure~