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  • 06-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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A certain math textbook is 3/4 of an inch thick. How many of these books will fit on a shelf that is 3 feet wide?

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wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 06-11-2018

3ft = 3ft*12 in/1ft = 36 inches

36 inches divided by 3/4 inch

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36 * 4/3=

12*4

48

48 books will fit

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Ammimochi
Ammimochi Ammimochi
  • 06-11-2018

First, convert 3 feet to inches.

3 feet = 36 inches

Then divide 36 inches by 3/4 inches.

(36 inches) / (3/4 inches) =

36 x (4/3) =

4 x 12 =  48

You're able to fit 48 books on the shelf.

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