Question

jane has 5 yards of fabric. she uses $1\frac{7}{8}$ yards to make a skirt. about how much fabric does jane have left after making the skirt? 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 4 yards

Explanation:

Step1: Estimate the used fabric

$1\frac{7}{8} \approx 2$

Step2: Calculate remaining fabric

$5 - 2 = 3$

Answer:

3 yards