Bias binding is to be sewn around the edge of a rectangular tablecloth measuring 66 in. by 40 in. If the bias binding comes in packages containing 9 ft of binding, how many packages of bias binding are needed for the tablecloth? (Enter your answer as a whole number.)

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Rowan Wood

15 February, 15:57

Bias binding is to be sewn around the edge of a rectangular tablecloth measuring 66 in. by 40 in. If the bias binding comes in packages containing 9 ft of binding, how many packages of bias binding are needed for the tablecloth? (Enter your answer as a whole number.)

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Clare Campos · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Binding required = Perimeter

Perimeter = 2 (66 + 40)

= 2 (106) = 212

212 inches are required

Each package contains 9 ft = 9*12 = 108 inches

No. of packages = 212/108

= 1.963

So 2 packages are needed