SOLUTION: A board 19ft 9 inches long is cut into nine equal pieces to the nearest inch. How long is each piece? How many inches of board will be left over?

Question 1086678: A board 19ft 9 inches long is cut into nine equal pieces to the nearest inch. How long is each piece? How many inches of board will be left over?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A board 19ft 9 inches long is cut into nine equal pieces to the nearest inch. How long is each piece? How many inches of board will be left over?
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19' 9" = 237"
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237/9 = 26 + ...
--> 26 9" pieces, 3" left over, neglecting the width of the saw blade.

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