What is the greatest number...

Question

of books that can be placed on a 5 foot shelf, if each book is 1 1/4 inches thick?

Choices:

A-4

B-25

C-48

D-60

E-75

Full Explanation will be given five stars.

Answer 1

5 foot shelf =60 inches

if each book is 1 1/4 inches high you will divide 60 by 5/4

60/1  / 5/4=  60/1 *4/5=240/5=48  C  

Answer 2

The number of books that can fit will be the length of the shelf divided by the width of a book.  First you need to have both in the same units:

5 ft = 12 * 5 = 60 inches.

60 ÷ 1.25 = 48

48 books will fit on this shelf.

Answer 3

48 books can fit on the shelf

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Answer 4

The number of books that can fit will be the length of the shelf divided by the width of a book. First you need to have both in the same units:

5 ft = 12 * 5 = 60 inches.

60 ÷ 1.25 = 48

48 books will fit on this shelf.