document.write( "Question 5108: Jim has 5 pieces of string. He needs to choose the piece that will be able to go around his 36-inch waist. His belt broke, and his pants are falling down. The piece needs to be at least 4 inches longer than his waist so he can tie a knot in it, but it cannot be more that 6 inches longer so that the ends will not show from under his shirt. Which of the following pieces of string will work the best?
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " 3 4/5 feet
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Oh, I see what you mean! Jim is NOT using all 5 pieces of string--just the one that fits him the best. \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The 3 feet exactly equals what Jim needs to go around his waist. He must have at least 4 inches (or 4/12 = 1/3 foot) more, but not more than 10 inches (or 10/12 = 5/6 feet) more.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Of your choices, only the \"3 2/3\" feet length fits between \"3 1/3\" and \"3 5/6.\" The others are either too long or too short.\r
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