Answer:
Yes , they have enough wire
Step-by-step explanation:
Given :
Sam and Lou need a total of 1 foot wire for science project.
Sam's wire measured 8/12 foot long.
Lou's measured 7/8 foot long.
To Find : Do they have enough wire for the science project?
Solution :
Since Sam has 8/12 foot long wire.
Lou has 7/8 foot long wire.
Total wire they have :
\(\frac{8}{12} +\frac{7}{8}\)
\(\frac{16+21}{24}\)
\(\frac{37}{24}\)
\(1.5416\)
Thus they have 1.5416 foot wire
Since they required 1 foot wire .
So, they have enough wire.
