Question

Chad poured a sidewalk that is 42 feet long.He is going to start at the beginning and make a cut every 20 inches.How many cuts will Chad make?

Answer 1

26 cuts

Explanation:

1. convert 42 feet into inches by multiplying by 12 (12 inches=1 foot)

42*12 = 504 inches

2. divide the total number of inches (504) by 20 (where Chad cuts)

504/20 = 25.2

Since Chad cannot make a partial cut (.2) round up to the next whole number - 26