SOLUTION: A board is needed that is exactly 11/32 in. wide to fit a hole. Can a board that is 3/8 in. be shaved down to fit the hole? If so, how much must be shaved from the board?

Question 998434: A board is needed that is exactly 11/32 in. wide to fit a hole. Can a board that is 3/8 in. be shaved down to fit the hole? If so, how much must be shaved from the board?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A board is needed that is exactly 11/32 in. wide to fit a hole. Can a board that is 3/8 in. be shaved down to fit the hole? If so, how much must be shaved from the board?
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Is 3/8 " larger than 11/32 " ??
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(3/8) - (11/32) = (12/32)-(11/32) = 1/32
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Ans: It will fit. 1/32 " must be shaved
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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