Sam has 13 1/2 yards of ribbon. He cuts the ribbon into pieces that measure 3/4 yards. What is the maximum number of pieces of ribbon Sam can cut that measure 3/4 yards?

Ahealth-food producer has 250 samples of a new snack to distribute in the mall. the producer has to keep at least 50 samples for display in the health food for the product launch. how long will the samples last if consumers are taking the samples at a rate of 25 every hour