Question

A shelf takes 3 1 /2 ft. of lumber. How many shelves can be made from 24 1 /2

feet?
A.6
B.7
C.8
D.9

Answer 1

The answer is 7.

Explanation:

3 1/2= 3.5

24 1/2= 24.5

Now you divide them.

24.5/3.5= 7

Answer 2

answer is 7

hope it helps

24 1/2 = 24.5
3 1/2 = 3.5

24.5/3.5 = 7