SOLUTION: Jerry has a length of rope that he wants to cut into 5 equal pieces. If the rope is 21 7/8 feet long, how long should he cut each piece? COULD you please EXPLAIN how you got your a

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Question 891185: Jerry has a length of rope that he wants to cut into 5 equal pieces. If the rope is 21 7/8 feet long, how long should he cut each piece? COULD you please EXPLAIN how you got your answer
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rope is 21 and 7/8 inches.
Divide the length of the rope by 5 to find the answer.
21 x 8 + 7 = 175
So, 175/8 divided by 5 =
Can you finish?