Alexis has 32 2/5 ounces of beads. How many necklaces can she make if each uses 2 7/10 ounces of beads?
32 2/5 ÷ 2 7/10
let's turn above into improper fractions:
32 2/5 ----> 162/5
2 7/10 -----> 27/10
so,
162/5 ÷ 27/10 -------> 162/5 * 10/27 = 12 necklaces
Answer:
12 necklaces
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
The total quantity of beads she has = \(32\frac{2}{5}\) ounces,
Also, the quantity of beads needed for each necklace = \(2\frac{7}{10}\) ounces,
Thus, the number of necklaces can be made
\(=\frac{\text{total quantity of beads}}{\text{quantity of beads needed for each necklace}}\)
\(=\frac{32\frac{2}{5}}{2\frac{7}{10}}\)
\(=\frac{162/5}{27/10}\)
\(=\frac{1620}{135}\)
\(=12\)