Justin bought some yarn from his favorite craft store. He can make 1 scarf with 3/5 of a ball of yarn. If he purchases 15 balls of yarn, how many scarves can he make?



9


8


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25

Respuesta :

Lanuel

Answer:

25 scarves.

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Number of yarns purchased = 15

1 scarf = 3/5 ball of yarn

x scarf = 15 ball of yarn

Cross-multiplying, we have;

3/5*x = 15*1

3x/5 = 15

3x = 15 * 5

3x = 75

x = 75/3

x = 25 scarves.

Therefore, Justin can make 25 scarves.