SOLUTION: Ref. Question 1045604: A gate is to be constructed with the following description: 46 1/4 in. wide. 10 boards, 3 1/2 in. wide, placed vertically and equally spaced Dete

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Question 1045894: Ref. Question 1045604:
A gate is to be constructed with the following description:
46 1/4 in. wide.
10 boards, 3 1/2 in. wide, placed vertically and equally spaced
Determine space between boards.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A gate is to be constructed with the following description:
46 1/4 in. wide.
10 boards, 3 1/2 in. wide, placed vertically and equally spaced
Determine space between boards.
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10 boards & 9 spaces between them.
10*3.5 = 35 inches.
46.25 - 35 = 11.25 inches
11.25/9 = 1.25" spaces

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