If you want a total of 650 feet of hose, how many sections must you use?

To determine the number of sections needed for a total of 650 feet of hose, the first step is to know the length of each section of hose. For standard fire hoses, each section is commonly 50 feet long.

To calculate the number of sections required, you divide the total length of hose needed by the length of each section:

[ \text{Number of Sections} = \frac{\text{Total Length of Hose}}{\text{Length of Each Section}} = \frac{650 \text{ feet}}{50 \text{ feet/section}} = 13 \text{ sections} ]

This calculation shows that in order to meet the requirement of 650 feet, 13 sections of 50 feet each are necessary. This answer reflects the proper mathematical approach to addressing the problem, ensuring that the total length is accurately achieved without falling short or exceeding the desired quantity.