SOLUTION: a plumber need four lengths of pipe,each 3 feet 6 inches long. pipes are sold by the foot how many feet does he need to buy?

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Question 446767: a plumber need four lengths of pipe,each 3 feet 6 inches long. pipes are sold by the foot how many feet does he need to buy?
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming the plumber can cut the lengths of piping he can use, he needs:
4x3.5=14 ft. of piping to begin with..

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