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judethedude:

Ms. Leverenz is doing an art project with her class. She has a 3 foot piece of ribbon. If she gives each student an eighth of a foot of ribbon, will she have enough for her class of 22 students?

judethedude:

This is for my friend please help.

leemarlowe:

what u think do u think she will have enough

judethedude:

yes

judethedude:

she will have 2.75, right?

leemarlowe:

Leverenz has 3 foot piece of ribbon for an art project. That is 8/12 inches = 1.5 inches to each student.

leemarlowe:

so what do u think

judethedude:

1.5 x 22?

judethedude:

no...

judethedude:

2 7/10

judethedude:

er.......

judethedude:

2.75

leemarlowe:

ok so yes she will have enough because eighth of an inche is anough for 22 students which will be 8/12=1.5

judethedude:

Right.

judethedude:

What would be 2.75 as a fraction?

judethedude:

Nevermind.

judethedude:

Thanks for the help guys!!!!

leemarlowe:

np

judethedude:

well i should just say @leemarlowe

leemarlowe:

ya

judethedude:

Ha

leemarlowe:

lol

judethedude:

lol

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