Al has a roll of 4 feet of ribbon. How many 8-inch pieces can he cut from the roll?

1 Answer

SOLUTION:

Explanation:

First, quantify your variables into the same measurable units.

Recall that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches.

Therefore 4 feet ribbon is #(4 xx 12)# 48 inches.

Assume number of 8-inches peices to be #x#.

#8x = 48#

#x = 6#

Al can cut 6 '8-inch pieces' from the roll.