Problem Solving 18. Daniella made gift bows from 8 yards of ribbon. The bows are all the same size. If she made 16 bows, how much ribbon did she use for each one? Give the answer as a fraction or mixed number.

To find out how much ribbon Daniella used for each bow, divide the total ribbon by the number of bows. She used 8 yards of ribbon for 16 bows. So, you take 8 yards divided by 16, which gives you 8/16 yards per bow. This simplifies to 1/2 yard of ribbon for each bow. Voila! If you're ever faced with similar problems, a common mistake is forgetting to simplify the fraction. Always double-check your math! And remember, dividing fractions can also be done by converting them to improper fractions if that helps clear the numbers in your head.