SOLUTION: A piece of licorice is to be cut into 10 equal-size pieces. If the length of the piece of licorice is 2/3 yard, how long will each piece be?
My work so far:
10 / 2/3
=
1
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Question 690233: A piece of licorice is to be cut into 10 equal-size pieces. If the length of the piece of licorice is 2/3 yard, how long will each piece be?
My work so far:
10 / 2/3
=
10/1 x 3/2= 5/1 x 3/1= 15/1 = 15 inches?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The licorice is yd being cut into 10 pieces.
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yd
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