Karnataka cuts a length of ribbons into 4 equal pieces, each 1 1/4 feet long how long was the ribbon?

To find answer to your question you have to multiply 1 1/4  by 5. to multiply a mixed number you first have to convert it into an improper fraction,

1 1/4= 5/4 

 multiply it by 5

5/4×5= 5

answer=5 
hope this helps...

One shot. if 60% of 10 is 6, then what is 70%? we know it would be seven (since 60% is mathematically 60/100, or 6/10, then 70% is 70/100, or 7/10) but we can check anyway using ratios: 6 : 60% = x : 70%*inverse multiplicationx * 60% = 6 * 70%*divide both sides by 60%x = (6 * 70%) / 60%x = 7and since he has made 6 shots already, he would need just one more to get 7 shots or 70%. if the explanation is too confusing, comment and i will try to