Question

Craig bought a 3 foot long baguette and then made 4 equally sized sandwiches with it.

1: what portion of the baguette was used for each sandwich.
2:How long, in feet, is one of Craig's sandwiches.
3:How many inches long is one of Craig's sandwiches.

Answer 1

1. 1/4
2. 3/4 feet
3. 9 inches

Answer 2

Part 1)
`(1)/(4)` or
`25\%`

Part 2)
`(3)/(4)\ ft` or
`0.75\ ft`

Part 3)
`9\ in`

Explanation:

Part 1) what portion of the baguette was used for each sandwich

we know that

To find what portion of the baguette was used for each sandwich, divide one by the number of equally sized sandwiches

so

`(1)/(4)=0.25=25\%`

Part 2) How long, in feet, is one of Craig's sandwiches

To find the length of one sandwich, multiply the total length by the portion that represent each sandwich

so

`3\ ft*(1)/(4)=(3)/(4)=0.75\ ft`

Part 3) How many inches long is one of Craig's sandwiches

Convert feet to inches

we know that

`1\ feet=12\ inches`

so

by proportion convert
`0.75\ ft` to inches

`(12)/(1)(in)/(ft) =(x)/(0.75)(in)/(ft)\\ \\x=0.75*12\\ \\x=9\ in`