EXAMPLE 4 Standardized Test Practice

SOLUTION

STEP 1Convert 322.5 meters to centimeters by multiplying by 100.

322.5 100 = 32,250, so 322.5 m = 32,250 cm

EXAMPLE 4

STEP 2Divide the total length of the sandwich by the length of each piece to find the number of pieces.

32,250 cm 25.8 cm = 1250

Standardized Test Practice

ANSWER

The submarine sandwich would be divided into 1250 pieces.The correct answer is C.

GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 4

ANSWER 860 pieces

In Example 4, suppose the sandwich was cut into pieces that each measured 37.5 centimeters. How many pieces would there be ?

What If?13.