Arithmetic Reasoning · Question 133

Question 133 of 240

A ribbon 5/6 of a yard long is cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

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Correct answer to question 133 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 1/6 yard

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number multiplies the denominator. 5/6 divided by 5 is 5/(6*5), which simplifies to 1/6 yard per piece.

Updated: November 2026

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