Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal lengths of ribbon.a. What is the length of each ribbon in yards? Draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.b. What is the length of each ribbon in feet? Draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.
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Answer:a. [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] yard b. 1.2 feetStep-by-step explanation:a. Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal length of ribbon.We will divide 2 yard by 5 = 2 ÷ 5 = [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] yard5 units = 2 yard1 unit = [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] yardCheck : [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{10}{5}[/tex] = 2b. Length of each ribbon in feetSince 1 yard = 3 feettherefore, 2 yard = 3 × 2 = 6 feet6 feet in to 5 equal part = 6 ÷ 5 = 1.2 feetcheck : 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 = 6.0 feet