Question

Lana cuts 2 pieces for every 7 inches from a dowel for a craft project, for a total of 9 pieces.
What is the length of the dowel initially?
A. 31 1/2 inches
B. 27 inches
5 1/2 inches
12 1/2 inches

Answer 1

So, she cuts two pieces for every seven inches. And there are nine pieces. You divide nine by two, and multiply the quotient by seven. Then you have your answer.

Answer 2

Or you can divide seven by two to get the amount she cuts for one piece, and you can multiply that by nine since there are nine pieces.