Question

PLEASE HELP

Betty has a piece of ribbon that is 33 feet. How can she cut it into pieces without
wasting any? Select all that apply.
A. She can cut 4 pieces that are 8.25 feet each.
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B. She can cut 5 pieces that are 6.6 feet each.
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C. She can cut 4 pieces that are 8 feet each.
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D. She can cut 5 pieces that are 6.75 feet each.

Answer 1

Explanation:

A. She can cut 4 pieces that are 8.25 feet each. This uses all 33 feet of ribbon with no waste.

B. She can cut 5 pieces that are 6.6 feet each. This uses all 33 feet of ribbon with no waste.

C. She can cut 4 pieces that are 8 feet each. This adds up to 32 feet, and so 1 ft is wasted

D. She can cut 5 pieces that are 6.75 feet each. Not possible, as this adds up to 33.75 ft, which is more ribbon than Betty has.