Answer:

•800 pieces of 3½ cm can be cut from 12 meter cloth

Step-by-step explanation:

What is asked? : How many 3 1/2 cm long pieces can be cut from 12 meter of cloth?

Given :

•3½ cm

•12 meter

Solution/Solve:

1st : Convert 'meter to centimeter'

1 meter = 100 centimeter

12 meter × 100 centimeter = 1200 cm

2nd : Divide 1200 cm by 3 ½ to get the answer

1200 ÷ 3½

ANSWER :

> 800 pieces of 3½ cm can be cut from 12 meter cloth