 
Elli N. answered  08/24/15
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Hi Toya!
The girl in your problem has 2 yards of ribbon - and she wants to make three bows without wasting any of it!To solve the problem, it is helpful to think of it in this way:
2 yards per 3 ribbons = 2/3 yards per ribbon
I hope that helps with your question!
     
     
             
                     
                    