SOLUTION: A 15 3/4 in. board is cut in a single cut from a 38 1/4 in. board. The saw cut takes 3/8 in. How much of the original board is left after the cutting?
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Question 1053165: A 15 3/4 in. board is cut in a single cut from a 38 1/4 in. board. The saw cut takes 3/8 in. How much of the original board is left after the cutting?
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