SOLUTION: A roll of gasket material is 18 in. wide. What lengthis needed to obtain 16 sq. ft. of the material? (Careful: The numbers are not expressed in compatible units.)
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Question 106340: A roll of gasket material is 18 in. wide. What lengthis needed to obtain 16 sq. ft. of the material? (Careful: The numbers are not expressed in compatible units.)
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 inches=1.5 feet.
16*16=256 sq feet is needed
1.5X=256
X=256/1.5
X=170.67 FEET OF 18 INCH WIDE MATERIAL IS NEEDED.
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