7th Grade Math

Problem Solving in Fashion Design Problem Solving in Fashion Design 175175

Use the information in the table to solve each problem. Write in

simplest form.

1. For size 8, does Dress Style A or B require more fabric? Explain.


2. How many yards of fabric are needed to make Style A in sizes 8 and 14?


3. Estimate how many yards of fabric are needed to make Style B in each of the
   sizes shown. Then find the actual amount of fabric.


4. For Style B, how much more fabric is required for size 14 than for size 12?


5. A designer has half the amount of fabric needed to make Style A in size 10.
   How much fabric does she have?


6. A bolt has 12 _^18 yards of fabric left on it. How many dresses in Style B size
   12 could be made? How much fabric is left over?

Amount of Fabric Needed (yards)

Dress Style Size 8 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14

A^3

_^3

8

3 _^1

2

3 _^3

4

3 _^7

8

B^3

_^1

4

3 _^1

2

3 _^7

8

(^4)
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