This performance task gives you the chance to use division with fractions.
Gail is making costumes for a school play.
Each rabbit costume needs 1 1/2 yards of white fur fabric, 1 yard of blue striped fabric, and 1/4 yard of pink felt for the ears.
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Question 1
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Gail needs to make eight rabbit costumes. How much material does she need?
white fur fabric: _______ yards
blue striped fabric: _______ yards
pink felt: _______ yards
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Question 2
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Gail has 10 yards of white fur fabric, 7 yards of blue striped fabric, and 1 3/4 yards of pink felt. How many rabbit costumes can Gail make? Which fabric will run out first?