SOLUTION: A carpenter needs 4 boards, each 2 feet 9 inches long. If wood is sold only by the foot, how many feet must he buy?

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Question 1065598: A carpenter needs 4 boards, each 2 feet 9 inches long. If wood is sold only by the foot, how many feet must he buy?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2A2%269%2F12=8%2B36%2F12=8%2B3=11ft
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She should probably buy a little more just to be sure though.