SOLUTION: Jim has 3/4 of a yard string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. how many pieces will he have?

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: Jim has 3/4 of a yard string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. how many pieces will he have?      Log On


   

Question 135847: Jim has 3/4 of a yard string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. how many pieces will he have?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4 / 1/8
=3/4 * 8
=24/4
=6 pieces
.
Ed