SOLUTION: A carpenter cut three 4’6 shelves from a 14’ board. How long a piece was left over?
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Question 105286: A carpenter cut three 4’6 shelves from a 14’ board. How long a piece was left over?
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3*4.5=13.5 feet.
14-13.5=.5 feet left over.
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