Q. A 20-foot roll of ribbon costs $8.00. What is the price per inch?
Convert to Inches: Identify the number of inches in 1 foot.1 foot =12 inches
Calculate Total Length: Calculate the total length of the roll in inches.Total length of roll: 20 feetConvert 20 feet to inches.1 foot = 12 inches20 feet = 20×12 inches = 240 inches
Calculate Price per Inch: Calculate the price per inch.Cost of roll: $8.00Total length of roll: 240 inchesPrice per inch = $8.00/240 inches
Find Price per Inch: Perform the division to find the price per inch.Price per inch = $8.00/240=$0.0333 (repeating)
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