A machine uses pieces of tape to seal packages. It cuts the tape into pieces exactly 2.375 inches long. If it uses 4 pieces of tape for a package, how many packages can it seal with a roll of tape 1,900 inches long?
200 packages

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800 packages

Question

A machine uses pieces of tape to seal packages. It cuts the tape into pieces exactly 2.375 inches long. If it uses 4 pieces of tape for a package, how many packages can it seal with a roll of tape 1,900 inches long?                                                                      
200 packages



400 packages 



600 packages



800 packages

anonymous · Answer

200 packages$$2.375\times4=9.5$$ $$1900\div9.5=200$$