SOLUTION: A plumber needs four sections of pipe 2 7/8 feet long. Can this be cut from a 12-foot section? If so, how much pipe will be left over? If not, why not?
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: A plumber needs four sections of pipe 2 7/8 feet long. Can this be cut from a 12-foot section? If so, how much pipe will be left over? If not, why not?
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Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4*2 7/8=11 1/2 FT.
12-11 1/2=1/2 FT. LEFT OVER.
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