how many 20 centimeter square can make from a strip 20 centimeter Wide and 5 meter long

Question

Math 

Answer 1

 

1 m = 100 cm

 

Strip Area = 20 cm times 500 cm = 10000 cm²

 

number of 20 cm² from 10000 cm² is 10000 cm² divided by 20 cm² , that is 500 units

 

 

CAUTION ! Zheng T. answer is WRONG!

Answer 2

5 meter = 500 centimeter

500/20 = 25

so 25 is the answer.