document.write( "Question 446101: Phyllis bought 14 yards of material to make chair cushions. She cut the material into pieces 1 3/4 yards long to make each cushion. How many cushions did Phyllis make? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #307177 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Phyllis bought 14 yards of material to make chair cushions. She cut the material into pieces 1 3/4 yards long to make each cushion. How many cushions did Phyllis make? \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( "# of cushions = 14/(1 3/4) = 14/(7/4) = 14*(4/7) = 2*4 = 8 \n" ); document.write( "================ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( " |