Hello all,
I'm stuck on a word fraction problem and would appreciate any help. The word problem is as follows:
Lydia is making a bridal dress from a pattern that calls for 3 1/3 yards of fabric for the skirt, 1 5/6 yards for the bodice, and 4 3/4 yard for the train. Just to be sure she has enough fabric, she wants an additional yard to be added to her order.
If the fabric is priced at $36 per yard, what is the total cost?
My answer: I figured out part of the answer is, $360 11/12, but the answer on the book says it's actually "$36 (11/12) = $360 + 33 = $393".
I'm not sure were the 33 came from. Please help.
Thank you
I'm stuck on a word fraction problem and would appreciate any help. The word problem is as follows:
Lydia is making a bridal dress from a pattern that calls for 3 1/3 yards of fabric for the skirt, 1 5/6 yards for the bodice, and 4 3/4 yard for the train. Just to be sure she has enough fabric, she wants an additional yard to be added to her order.
If the fabric is priced at $36 per yard, what is the total cost?
My answer: I figured out part of the answer is, $360 11/12, but the answer on the book says it's actually "$36 (11/12) = $360 + 33 = $393".
I'm not sure were the 33 came from. Please help.
Thank you