Understanding Fabric Costs and Measurements

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the cost of fabric needed to make four pillowcases. It begins by determining the total fabric required, converting measurements to fractions for easier multiplication, and then calculating the total cost based on the price per yard. The tutorial also highlights the importance of understanding units in mathematical calculations.

What is the first step in determining the cost to make four pillowcases?

• Estimate the time to make a pillowcase.

• Find the cost per pillowcase.

• Determine the amount of fabric needed.

• Calculate the total cost directly.

What is the cost per yard of fabric?

• $2

• $5

• $3

• $4

How do you convert 1 and 1/4 yards into an improper fraction?

• 9/4

• 1/4

• 4/5

• 5/4

What is the improper fraction form of 4 and 1/4?

• 15/4

• 17/4

• 16/4

• 14/4

What is the total amount of fabric needed for four pillowcases?

• 7 yards

• 4 yards

• 5 yards

• 6 yards

How much does it cost to make four pillowcases if the fabric is $3 per yard?

• $15

• $20

• $12

• $18

What operation is used to find the total cost from the total yards and cost per yard?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

Why is it important to consider units in calculations?

• To increase the number of steps in a problem.

• To confuse the reader.

• To ensure accuracy and clarity in the final answer.

• To make calculations more complex.

What happens to the units of yards when calculating the total cost?

• They are subtracted.

• They remain unchanged.

• They are added.

• They simplify out.