Chapter 4.1, Problem 14CYU

To determine

The earrings made from 45 centimeters of wire.

Answer to Problem 14CYU

  $4.5\text{earrings}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given earing is:

  

Calculation:

The amount of wire needed to make 1 earring is:

  $2.1+3.2+3.2+1.5=10\text{cm}$

The earrings made from 45 centimeters of wire will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{45}{10}\\ =4.5\text{earrings}\end{array}$