SOLUTION: A particular dress requires 3 1/4 yards of fabric for manufacturing. If the matching jacket requires 5/6 yards less fabric, how much fabric is needed for both pieces?
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Question 833489: A particular dress requires 3 1/4 yards of fabric for manufacturing. If the matching jacket requires 5/6 yards less fabric, how much fabric is needed for both pieces? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A particular dress requires 3 1/4 yards of fabric for manufacturing. If the matching jacket requires 5/6 yards less fabric, how much fabric is needed for both pieces?
3 1/4 + 5/6
3+1/4 + 5/6
12/4+1/4 + 5/6
13/4 + 5/6
39/12 + 10/12
49/12
4 1/12 yards
