Question

A total of 2 yards of fabric is used to make 5 identical pillows. How much fabric is used for each pillow? Do not include units (yards) in your answer. Modified from EngageNY ©Great Minds Disclaimer

Answer 1

2/5 yards of fabric

Explanation:

A total of 2 yards of fabric is used to make 5 identical pillows. How much fabric is used for each pillow?

5 identical pillows = 2 yards of fabric

1 pillow = x yards

Cross Multiply

x yards × 5 pillows = 2 yards × 1 pillow

x yards = 2 yards × 1 pillow/5 pillows

x yards = 2/5 yards of fabric

Therefore, 2/5 yards of fabric was used for 1 pillow