Question

A book shelf is 3 1/2 feet long. Each book on the shelf is 1/12 foot long. How many books will fit on the shelf? Please show work. thanks

Answer 1

Answer: 42

Step-by-step explanation: 3 1/2 feet = 42 inches

1/12 feet = 1 inch

Divide 42/1

You will get 42 inches. So, the answer is 42 whole books.