SOLUTION: Cindy needs 15 feet of rope. The rope store sells rope in packages of one yard. a. How many packages of rope should Cindy buy?

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Question 245063: Cindy needs 15 feet of rope. The rope store sells rope in packages of one yard.
a. How many packages of rope should Cindy buy?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 package=1 yard of rope.
1 yard=3 feet of rope.
3 yards*5 packages=15 feet of rope.