Question

A 4-foot-long sandwich is cut into servings that are each 1/3 foot long. How many servings will there be after each sandwich is cut?

Answer 1

Given: A 4-foot-long sandwich is cut into servings that are each
`(1)/(3)` foot long.

We need to find the number of serving the 4 foot long sandwich will have if each serving is
`(1)/(3)` foot long. To find the number of servings we divide the 4 foot sandwich by
`(1)/(3 )` foot.

Number of serving the 4 foot long sandwich= 4 ÷
`(1)/(3)`

When we divide we convert division sign to multiplication and the second fraction flips. 4 x
`(1 )/(3)` =12

There are 12 servings in a 4 foot long sandwich.

Answer 2

total size of sandwich= L = 4ft
one serving = 1/3 of sandwich
So,
total no. of servings= 4/0.333 =12