SOLUTION: A piece of licorice is to be cut into 10 equal-size pieces. If the length of the piece of licorice is 2/3 yard, how long will each piece be? My work so far: 10 / 2/3 = 1

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Question 690233: A piece of licorice is to be cut into 10 equal-size pieces. If the length of the piece of licorice is 2/3 yard, how long will each piece be?
My work so far:
10 / 2/3
=
10/1 x 3/2= 5/1 x 3/1= 15/1 = 15 inches?

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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The licorice is 2%2F3yd being cut into 10 pieces.
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%282%2F3%29%2F10+=+%282%2F3%29%281%2F10%29+=+2%2F30+=+highlight_green%281%2F15%29yd
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