Question

1. gabe is making 5 capes. he uses $\frac{2}{3}$ yard of fabric for each cape he makes. what is the total amount of fabric gabe needs?

Explanation:

Step1: Define total fabric formula

Total fabric = Number of capes × Fabric per cape

Step2: Substitute given values

$$\text{Total fabric} = 5 \times \frac{2}{3}$$

Step3: Calculate the product

$$\text{Total fabric} = \frac{5 \times 2}{3} = \frac{10}{3}$$

Answer:

$\frac{10}{3}$ yards (or $3\frac{1}{3}$ yards)