SOLUTION: A manufacturer of bird feeders cuts spacers from a tube that is 6 7/8 inches long. How many spacers can be cut from the tube if each spacer must be 5/8 inch thick?

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Question 613072: A manufacturer of bird feeders cuts spacers from a tube that is 6 7/8 inches long. How many spacers can be cut from the tube if each spacer must be 5/8 inch thick?

Answer by Charles1947(18) About Me  (Show Source):
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We need to divide 67%2F8 by 5%2F8
67%2F8=55%2F8
55%2F8divided by 5%2F8 is the same as
multiplying 55%2F8 times 8%2F5
Which equals 11.
Check the answer
5%2F8 x 11=55%2F8=67%2F8