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What is the maximum number of 2 ½ foot pieces of wire that can be cut from a wire that is 48 feet long?
  1. 11
  2. 18
  3. 19
  4. 21
  5. 23
Explanation
Answer: C - 48 divided by 2.5 = 19.2

Key takeaway: To divide by 2 ½, first divide the number by 10 and then multiply by 4. Practice a few times and you'll be whizzing through this.
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