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26 April, 17:16

A length of string is 42 1/2 inches long.

A teacher needs to make 8 equal

length pieces from the string. How

long should she make each piece?

A - 5 5/16 inches

B - 8 1/2 inches

C - 21 1/4 inches

D - 34 1/2 inches

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  1. 26 April, 19:58
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    Answer: 5 5/16 inches

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3 ways to get this.

    1. Estimate. You know that 8 * 5 is 40, and 40 is close to 42. 40 : 8 is 5

    There is only one answer close to that so choose A.

    2. Calculate. Change the numbers to a decimal and divide: 42.5 : 8 = 5.3125

    3. Fraction multiplication and division: Make 42 1/2 into an "improper fraction"

    and multiply. 85/2 * 1/8 = 85/16 Divide "old style" long division to get a remainder. 85 : 16 = 5, remainder 5. Put the remainder 5 over the divisor 16 to end up with 5 5/16
  2. 26 April, 20:14
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    5 5/16

    Step-by-step explanation:

    you just divide 42 1/2 by 8
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