A piece of ribbon 4 yards long is used to make bows requiring 15 inches of ribbon for each. What is the maximum number of bows that can be made?  Choose the correct choice:  A) 7  B) 9  C) 4  D) 5  E) 2
Explanation:   The maximum number of bows will be 4 yards (= 4 x 36 inches) divided by 15 inches.   This gives 9.6. But as a fraction of a bow is no use, we can only make 9 bows.   Answer: 9) 9
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A piece of ribbon 4 yards long is used to make bows requiring 15 inches of ribbon for each. What is the maximum number of bows that can be made?