Question

Julie has 10 yards of ribbon.She divides the ribbon into 3 equal parts and uses 2 of the pieces on gifts.How much ribbon does she use ? Solve this problem any way you choose.

Answer 1

The answer 60

Explanation:

10*3*2

Answer 2

Answer: 6 2/3

Explanation:

Julie has 10 yards of ribbon.She divides the ribbon into 3 equal parts. This means that each ribbon will be:

= 10/3

= 3 1/3

She then uses 2 of the pieces on gifts. The amount of ribbon that she use will be:

= 3 1/3 × 2

= 10/3 × 2

= 20/3

= 6 2/3