SOLUTION: A set of 35 reference books will be placed on a bookcase that contains 5 shelves with a space of 2 3/4 feet on each shelve. As many reference books as possible will be placed on th

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Question 730017: A set of 35 reference books will be placed on a bookcase that contains 5 shelves with a space of 2 3/4 feet on each shelve. As many reference books as possible will be placed on the shelves. Each reference book is 1/4 foot wide. How many shelves will be used for the reference books?
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