Question

How many 3 3/4 inch wires can be cut from a spool of wire that is 100 inches long. Will there be any wire left over? If so, how much? (Explain the steps)

Answer 1

You divide 100 by 3 3/4
THE ANSWER WOULD BE: THE WIRE CAN BE CUT INTO 26 PIECES

Answer 2

`You \ have\ to\ divide\ 100\ by\ 3(3)/(4):\\\\100:3(3)/(4)=\\\\(400)/(4):(15)/(4)=\\\\(400)/(4)\cdot(4)/(15)=\\\\(400)/(15)=(80)/(3)=26(2)/(3)\\\\Can\ be\ cut\ 26\ wires.`