SOLUTION: Katrina purchased a wooden board that was 18 feet. If she needs to cut it into pieces that are 2 feet 6 inches long, how many pieces can be cut from the board?
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Question 795342: Katrina purchased a wooden board that was 18 feet. If she needs to cut it into pieces that are 2 feet 6 inches long, how many pieces can be cut from the board?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 feet divided by 2 feet 6 inches
= 7.2 pieces.
Katrina could cut 7 pieces measuring
2 feet 6 inches.
Hope this helps.
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