Question

Morgan has an 8 1/2 foot board that must be cut into boards that are feet long. How many of the smaller boards can he get from the 8 1/2 foot board?

Which of the following equations could you use to solve the problem?
x * 8 1/2 = 5/6
8 1/2 * x = 5/6
5/6 * 8 1/2 = x
8 1/2 / 5/6 = x

Answers

  1. Answer:
    • 8 1/2 / 5/6 = x
    Step-by-step explanation:
    8 1/2 foot board to be cut into 5/6 feet boards.
    Number of smaller boards is:
    • 8 1/2 ÷ 5/6 =
    • 17/2 ÷ 5/6 =
    • 17/2 × 6/5 =
    • 51 / 5 =
    • 10 (the whole part)
    Correct equation is D

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