SOLUTION: A carpenter needs 4 boards, each 2 feet 9 inches long. If wood is sold only by the foot, how many feet must he buy?

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Question 1065598: A carpenter needs 4 boards, each 2 feet 9 inches long. If wood is sold only by the foot, how many feet must he buy?
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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She should probably buy a little more just to be sure though.

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