Question

A strip of wood 78 inches long is to be cut into pieces 3 3/4 inches long. How many pieces can be cut?

A. 21
B. 20
C. 26
D. 12

Answer 1

B. 20 (do 78 divided by 3.75 (3 3/4) and that equals 20.8)

Answer 2

Option B. 20 pieces

Explanation:

The length of a strip of wood = 78 inches

This strip of wood is to be cut into pieces =
`3(3)/(4)` inches

We have to calculate how many pieces can be cut.

So first we convert mixed fraction to proper fraction and then to decimal.

`3(3)/(4)` =
`(15)/(4)` = 3.75 inches

Now we divide 78 inches to 3.75 inches.

78 ÷ 3.75 = 20.8 pieces

we got 20 pieces of
`3(3)/(4)` inches.

Option B. 20