Answer:
66 pieces.
Step-by-step explanation:
first I'm going to convert the mixed number in a rational number.
[tex]16\frac{1}{2} = \frac{16*2+1}{2} = \frac{32+1}{2} =\frac{33}{2}.[/tex]
Susan wants to cut the pieces of 1/4 yard long. We have the following formula
long of each piece = total long ÷ number of pieces
number of pieces = total long ÷ long of each piece.
Then, we replace the data in the second formula
[tex]x= \frac{\frac{33}{2}}{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{33*4}{2*1} = \frac{132}{2} = 66.[/tex]
Then, she can cut 66 pieces.
