Grade 4 - Progress in Mathematics

Interpret the hidden information.

Then find whether he has enough rope:

First divide. 175 in. 
12 in.  ft

Then compare. 14 ft?? ft

?

Multiply and add to check division.

Visualize the facts of the problem as

you reread it.

Facts: Andre needs 14 ft of rope.

The spool has 175 in.

Question:Does he have enough rope?

Andre needs 14 ft of rope to string between

two trees to hang his art show. He buys a

spool that has 175 in. of rope. Does Andre

have enough rope?

Problem-Solving Strategy:

Use More Than One Step

12-11

1 4 R 7

1 2
 1  7  5

1 2

5 5

4 8

7

Compare. 14 ft 14 ft 7 in.

Ye s , Andre has enough rope.

 14  168

 12  7

 28  175

 14

168 The answer checks.

Remember:

12 in.1 ft

14 R 7 means

14 ft 7 in.

Think

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