Bunuel wrote:
The decorating committee for a dance plans to fringe the 3-inch-wide end of a streamer by making small cuts every 1/16 inch.How many cuts must be made to fringe the end?
A. 45
B. 46
C. 47
D. 48
E. 49
A. 45
B. 46
C. 47
D. 48
E. 49
total = 3
fringe be x
x/16 = 3
x = 48
cuts to be made 47
IMO C