Question

How many pieces each 2 3/4 m long may be cut from a string 16 1/2 ?

Answer 1

6 pieces.

Explanation:

16 1/2 / 2 3/4

= 33/2 / 11/4

= 33/2 * 4/11

= 132 / 22

= 6

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

2 3/4 = 2.75 & 16 1/2 = 16.5

No of pieces = 16.5/2.75 = 6