Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Total length of the rope = 20 inches.
Martha cuts 3 pieces of rope that is 5 1/4 inches each.
Find the total length of the 3 pieces of rope:
Total of 3 pieces of rope = 5 1/4 + 5 1/4 + 5 1/4 = 15.75
Since we know the total rope length is 20 inches, if you subtract the total length of the 3 pieces of rope you will get the remaining length of rope.
Remaining length = 20 - 15.75
= 4.25 inches of rope
