Math Story problem (multiplying fractions)

Question

Amin cuts a ball of string into 14 equal pieces. The length of each piece of string is 2 1/4 yards. What is the original length of the ball of string?

Answer 1

Rj,

 

There are 14 equal pieces of 2.25 yards each

 

So total length is 14 * 2.25 = 31.5 yards