Question

Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal lengths of ribbon.

a. What is the length of each ribbon in yards? Draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.
b. What is the length of each ribbon in feet? Draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.

Answer 1

a.
`(2)/(5)` yard

b. 1.2 feet

Explanation:

a. Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal length of ribbon.

We will divide 2 yard by 5 = 2 ÷ 5 =
`(2)/(5)` yard

5 units = 2 yard

1 unit =
`(2)/(5)` yard

Check :
`(2)/(5)` +
`(2)/(5)` +
`(2)/(5)` +
`(2)/(5)` +
`(2)/(5)` =
`(10)/(5)` = 2

b. Length of each ribbon in feet

Since 1 yard = 3 feet

therefore, 2 yard = 3 × 2 = 6 feet

6 feet in to 5 equal part = 6 ÷ 5

= 1.2 feet

check : 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 = 6.0 feet