document.write( "Question 998434: A board is needed that is exactly 11/32 in. wide to fit a hole. Can a board that is 3/8 in. be shaved down to fit the hole? If so, how much must be shaved from the board? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #616203 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A board is needed that is exactly 11/32 in. wide to fit a hole. Can a board that is 3/8 in. be shaved down to fit the hole? If so, how much must be shaved from the board? \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Is 3/8 \" larger than 11/32 \" ?? \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "(3/8) - (11/32) = (12/32)-(11/32) = 1/32 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Ans: It will fit. 1/32 \" must be shaved \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |