Math Problem Statement
You need garden edging for a garden with a perimeter of 14m. Garden edging comes in 1800mm lengths. How many lengths will you need to buy to have enough edging for the entire perimeter?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Measurement conversion
Division
Rounding up
Formulas
1. Conversion: 1800 mm = 1.8 m
2. Division: Total perimeter ÷ Length of one garden edging = 14 m ÷ 1.8 m ≈ 7.78
3. Rounding up: Round 7.78 up to 8
Theorems
Rounding up to the nearest whole number
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6