document.write( "Question 945276: A sanitation worker has a round piece of chain 1/4 inches in diameter and 4 yards long. She needs half the length to secure a drum and the remaining for 12\" straps. How many straps will she have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #576651 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Total length=4 yards \n" ); document.write( "4 yards - 1/2(4 yds)for drum= 4 yds-2 yds=2 yds \n" ); document.write( "2 yards remaining \n" ); document.write( "2 yds(36 in/yd)=72 in \n" ); document.write( "72 in (1 strap/12 in)=6 straps ANSWER: She will have enough remaining for 6 - 12 inch straps. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |