Step-by-step explanation:
To identify how long each desk is, divide 27 feet by the 12 desks. (Given values)
[tex]\frac{27}{12} = 2\frac{1}{4}[/tex] [tex]or[/tex] [tex]2.25[/tex]
Each desk is 2.25 ft long.
Check:
[tex]2.25 \times 12 = 27[/tex]
Correct.