Question

1. craig bought a 3-foot-long baguette and then made 4 equally sized sandwiches with it.

a. what portion of the baguette was used for each sandwich? draw a visual model to help you solve this problem.
b. how long, in feet, is one of craig’s sandwiches?
c. how many inches long is one of craig’s sandwiches?

Explanation:

Step1: Solve part a: Find portion per sandwich

Divide 1 whole baguette by 4 sandwiches:
$\frac{1}{4}$
(Visual model: A rectangle representing the 3-foot baguette divided into 4 equal parts, each labeled $\frac{1}{4}$.)

Step2: Solve part b: Length in feet per sandwich

Divide total length by 4:
$\frac{3}{4} = 0.75$ feet

Step3: Solve part c: Convert feet to inches

Multiply feet length by 12 (1 foot = 12 inches):
$0.75 \times 12 = 9$ inches

Answer:

a. $\frac{1}{4}$ of the baguette
b. 0.75 feet
c. 9 inches