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Alexis has 32 2/5 ounces of beads. How many necklaces can she make if each uses 2 7/10 ounces of beads?

Verified Answer :

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

\(=\frac{\text{total quantity of beads}}{\text{quantity of beads needed for each necklace}}\)

\(=\frac{32\frac{2}{5}}{2\frac{7}{10}}\)

\(=\frac{162/5}{27/10}\)

\(=\frac{1620}{135}\)

\(=12\)