Pamela needs pieces measuring 1/3 meters for an art project. a) What is the greatest number of pieces measuring 1/3 meter can be cut from the ribbon?

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1. Read and examine the following
real-life applications of fractions.
2. Identify the given quantities and
answer the questions that follows.
The length of a ribbon is 34 meters,
Pamela needs pieces measuring 1/3
meters for an art project.
a) What is the greatest number of pieces
measuring 1/3 meter can be cut from
the ribbon?
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM SET 1. Read and examine the following real-life applications of fractions. 2. Identify the given quantities and answer the questions that follows. The length of a ribbon is 34 meters, Pamela needs pieces measuring 1/3 meters for an art project. a) What is the greatest number of pieces measuring 1/3 meter can be cut from the ribbon?
b) How much ribbon will be left after
Pamela cuts the ribbon?
c) Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:b) How much ribbon will be left after Pamela cuts the ribbon? c) Explain your answer.
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