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?

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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?
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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.