SOLUTION: joe needs 4 pieces of lumber each 6 and 7/8 inches long . how much lumber does joe need

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Question 50380: joe needs 4 pieces of lumber each 6 and 7/8 inches long . how much lumber does joe need
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 pieces x 6 and 7/8 inches = 4 X 6.875 = 27.5 inches = 27 1/2 inches
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[Rewrite the fraction as a decimal: 7/8 = 7 divided by 8 = .875]
[Multiply 4 by 6.875]
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or
4 (6+7/8) = 24+3.5 = 27.5 inches

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