Question

Sydney has 3 3/5 yards of ribbon to make bows. Each bow is made from a piece of ribbon that is 2/5. How many bows can Sydney make?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

2/5 x 2 = 4/5

4/5 x 2, or 2/5 x 4 = 1 3/5

1 3/5 x 2, or 2/5 x 8 = 3 1/5

3 1/5 + 2/5, or 2/5 x 9 = 3 3/5