SOLUTION: I have 41 1/2 ft. of string. I want to cut it into pieces of 3 3/4 ft of string. How many pieces did I cut. How many remain if any?

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Question 101209: I have 41 1/2 ft. of string. I want to cut it into pieces of 3 3/4 ft of string. How many pieces did I cut. How many remain if any?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
41.5/3.75 = 11 2/30
11 pieces and 2/30 of a 3 3/4 foot piece
or
11 pieces and a 1/4 of a foot piece