Question

Anna wants to make 4 sets of curtains. Each set requires 5 1/8 yards of fabric. How much fabric does she need?

Answer 1

Answer:
`20(1)/(2)\text{ Yards}`

Explanation:

Given : Anna wants to make 4 sets of curtains

The requirement of fabric for each set =
`5(1)/(8)\text{ yards}`

Here,
`5(1)/(8)\text{ yards}=(5*8+1)/(8)\text{ yards}=(41)/(8)\text{ yards}`

For 4 sets , the total requirement of fabric will be :_

`4*(41)/(8)\text{ Yards}\\\\=(41)/(2)\text{ Yards}\\\\=20(1)/(2)\text{ Yards}`

Hence, she needs
`20(1)/(2)\text{ Yards}` fabric.