Question

Need 250 ribbons each 1 is 1/6 of a yard long. How much ribbon is needed

Answer 1

250 ribbons.              x yards

1 ribbon                     1/6 yards

250*1/6 = 125/3 = 41.67 yards

Answer 2

Length of a ribbon = 1/6 yard

Length of 250 ribbons = 1/6 * 250 = 41 4/6 yards

= 41.67 yards

41.67 yards of ribbon is needed.