How many 4 inch long pieces of wood could be cut from a board
that is 2 yards long?
A) 18 pieces (Correct Answer)
B) 24 pieces
C) 12 pieces
D) 6 pieces
Explanation:
Using the conversion factor: 1 yard = 36 inches, then 2 yards = 72 inches.
Cutting a 72 inch board into pieces that are 4 inches long: 72 ÷ 4 = 18.
18 pieces could be cut from the board.
Related Common Core State Standard: Measurement & Data: 5.MD.1
