Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal lengths of ribbon.
a. what is the length of each ribbon in yards? draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.
b. what is the length of each ribbon in feet? draw a tape diagram to show your thinking.

a. yard

b. 1.2 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

a. Jackie cut a 2-yard spool into 5 equal length of ribbon.

We will divide 2 yard by 5 = 2 ÷ 5 =   yard

5 units = 2 yard

1 unit = yard

Check : + + + + = = 2

b. Length of each ribbon in feet

Since 1 yard = 3 feet

therefore, 2 yard = 3 × 2 = 6 feet

6 feet in to 5 equal part = 6 ÷ 5

                                       = 1.2 feet

check :   1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 = 6.0 feet