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OpenStudy (danysanchy97):

A strip of wood 66 inches long is to be cut into 5 1/2-inch pieces. How many pieces can be cut? A. 12 B. 14 C. 30 D. 33

OpenStudy (danysanchy97):

@MathMusician @rebeccaxhawaii

OpenStudy (mathmusician):

This is a tricky one

OpenStudy (mathmusician):

66/5.5 = 12 if it is talking about \[5\frac{ 1 }{ 2 }\] or does it mean 5, 1/2 inch pieces?

OpenStudy (danysanchy97):

5 1/2

OpenStudy (mathmusician):

Then 12 would be your answer

OpenStudy (danysanchy97):

thank you

OpenStudy (mathmusician):

No problem have a great day!

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