Step-by-step explanation:
Well, the paper is being cut into strips. In other words, the paper is being divided. Therefore, we can divide 8 1/2 by
1 9/16 to find the amount of strips of paper that can be made.
[tex]8 \frac{1}{2} \div 1 \frac{9}{16} [/tex]
Change the mixed numbers to an improper fraction.
[tex] \frac{17}{2} \div \frac{25}{16} [/tex]
Next, use KCF (keep, change, flip) to divide the fraction.
[tex] \frac{17}{2} \times \frac{16}{25} = \frac{272}{50} = 5 \frac{22}{50} [/tex]
About 5 whole strips of paper in that size can be made from that one sheet of paper.
