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To find:
The number of pieces Jim will have.
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Solution:
Jim will have 6 pieces.
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Explanation:
Given:
3 1
Jim has 4 of a yard of string which he wishes to divide into pieces each 8 of a yard
long.
Calculation:
3 1
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The number of pieces Jim will have is given by 4 8 .
3 1 3 8
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4 8 4 1
6
Therefore, Jim will have 6 pieces.
Conclusion:
Hence, Jim will have 6 pieces.
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