Patricia needs 2 5/8 yards of ribbon for an art project.she has 5 pieces of ribbon that are 3/8 yard long.dies Patricia have enough ribbon.if not how much more ribbon does she need

Answer 1

How Much More?

Has - Needs

2 5/8 - 5*(3/8)

21/8 - 15/8

+ 6/8

+3/4 No. Patricia needs 3/4 yard more.

Answer 2

2 = 16/8

16/8 + 5/8 = 21/8

5(3/8) = 15/8

15/8 < 21/8

No.