Question

A bed is 6 1/2 feet long.the material to make a sheet for the bed is to be 1 1/2 times as long to allow for hems and tucking under.How long a piece of material is needed

Answer 1

Answer:  9 3/4 feet long

Explanation:

1 1/2 x 6 1/2 = 3/2 x 13/2 = 39/4 = 9 3/4 feet long