Question

A row of 12 desks measures 27 feet. How many feet long is each desk? *

Answer 1

Explanation:

To identify how long each desk is, divide 27 feet by the 12 desks. (Given values)

`(27)/(12) = 2(1)/(4)`
`or`
`2.25`

Each desk is 2.25 ft long.

Check:

`2.25 * 12 = 27`

Correct.