Question

jane has 5 yards of fabric. she uses 1\frac{7}{8} yards to make a skirt. about how much fabric does jane have left after making the skirt? 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 4 yards

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to decimal

First, convert \(1\frac{7}{8}\) to a decimal. \( \frac{7}{8} = 0.875 \), so \(1\frac{7}{8}=1.875\).

Step2: Subtract used from total

Jane has 5 yards total. Subtract the used fabric: \(5 - 1.875 = 3.125\). This is closest to 3 yards.

Answer:

3 yards (corresponding to the option "3 yards")