Question

5 1/2 metre long rope is cut into 12 equal pieces. what is the length of each piece?

Answer 1

length of each piece is=5.5÷12
=0.45 metres

Answer 2

length of the rope = 51/2
length of each piece = 51/2*1/12
                                   =51/24
                                   =2.125

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