SOLUTION: Jim has 3/4 of a yard string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. how many pieces will he have?
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Question 135847: Jim has 3/4 of a yard string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. how many pieces will he have?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4 / 1/8
=3/4 * 8
=24/4
=6 pieces
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Ed
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