SOLUTION: Both sixth grade classes have to each cover 35 math books. Each book cover is made from 1/8 yards of fabric. There is 8 1/2 yards of fabric. Is there enough fabric for both clas

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Question 673308: Both sixth grade classes have to each cover 35 math books. Each book cover is made from 1/8 yards of fabric. There is 8 1/2 yards of fabric. Is there enough fabric for both classes?
A Yes, there is exactly enough fabric to cover the books.
B No, there is enough fabric to cover 64 books.
C No, there is enough fabric to cover 68 books.
D No, there is enough fabric to cover 66 books.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Each book cover is made from 1/8 yards of fabric. 

There is 8 1/2 yards of fabric  0r 17/2 yards  0r 68/8 yards

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