Question

The ribbons is 42 m long. How many pieces of length 1 3/4 m can be cut from it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

the total length of ribbon=42m

the length of pieces to be cut=13/4m

no of pieces=42m÷13/4m

         42×4/13=168/13

Answer 2

Answer:

24 pieces can be cut from given ribbon

Step-by-step explanation:

given length of ribbon is 42m

each piece to be cut is 1 3/4m i.e, 7/4m

now number of pieces that can be made is

=42/(7/4)

=(42×4)/7

=6×4

=24 pieces