
Jahroy G.
asked 02/04/21Each student needs 1/4 of a piece of Bristol board to make one ornament. They find 2 1/2 pieces of Bristol board in the classroom cupboard. How many ornaments can they make?
(1 mark for converting mixed number into improper fraction, 1 mark for dividing fractions correctly, 1 mark for correct number of ornaments, 1 mark for 'therefore' statement)
1 Expert Answer

Jon S. answered 02/04/21
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
improper invert &
fraction multiply
2 1/2 5/2 5 4 20
-------- = ----- = --- * ---- = ---- = 10
1/4 1/4 2 1 2
they therefore can make 10 ornaments
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