Word Problem

Question

Emma bought 2 1/2 yards of cording for the trim around the edge of a square pillow. How much will she use for each side of the pillow?

Answer 1

Based upon the information you provided, Brenda, you would approach the problem using the following method:

 

1.  Amount of cording is 2 1/2 yards or 2.5 yards.

 

2.  Pillow has four (4) sides

 

3.  Divide the length of the cording 2.5 yards by the number of sides (4).

 

4.  2.5/4 = .625 yards per side

 

5.  .625 yards = 5/8 yards per side