How many 1 1/2 foot pieces of cable can be cut out of a piece that is 30 feet long?  Pick one:
A) a.10
B) b.16
C) c.17
D) d.18
E) e. 20
Pretty Simple..the answer is choice (E) 20.   All that one has to do is :   1: Convert 1 1/2 into an improper fraction (3/2) or a decimal (1.5)   2: Divide 30 by 3/2 (or 1.5)   Answer =20 (e. 20)
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How many 1 1/2 foot pieces of cable can be cut out of a piece that is 30 feet long?