Answer: 17 pieces.
Explanation: Cindy’s party sandwich starts at a length of 5 feet. However, her brother trims off a piece that measures 3/4 of a foot. To determine the remaining length of the sandwich, we’ll calculate the difference:
1. Convert the 3/4 foot to inches:
● Since 1 foot equals 12 inches, 3/4 foot equals 9 inches.
2. Subtract the trimmed length from the original 5 feet:
● Remaining sandwich length = 5 feet - 9 inches = 51 inches.
Cindy wants to cut the remaining sandwich into 3-inch pieces to share with her guests. Let’s find out how many pieces she can make:
●Divide the remaining sandwich length (51 inches) by the length of each piece (3 inches):
●Number of pieces = 51 inches ÷ 3 inches = 17 pieces.
Cindy can make 17 pieces of sandwiches to share with her guests!
