Question

Jessie has a piece of wood that is 8 feet long.He needs to cut pieces that are 7/8 of a foot long.How many pieces will he be able to make?

Answer 1

he will be able to make 9 pieces.

Explanation:

he starts with 8 feet, take away 7/8 each time.

8- 7/8=1 1/8

7 1/8- 7/8=6 2/8

6 2/8- 7/8=5 3/8

and so on.

you should have 1/8 left. I kinda rushed this, so if im wrong please let me know!