Question

The paper on a roll is 5.5 metres long. Ahmed cuts as many pieces as possible, each of length 75 cm from the roll.
Calculate the number of pieces.

with full workings please

Answer 1

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Total length of paper = 5.5 meters

• 5.5 × 100 cm ( conversion into cm )

• 550 cm

length of each peice = 75 cm

Total number of pieces cut :

• 550 ÷ 75

• 7.33

therefore, total number of pieces is 7 and some of the paper was left.