SOLUTION: A board that cost six dollars is 9 and 1/4 feet long. One-third of the board is cut off. Now what is the length of the piece cutt off?

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Question 356063: A board that cost six dollars is 9 and 1/4 feet long. One-third of the board is cut off. Now what is the length of the piece cutt off?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 1/4 = 37/4
37/4 * 1/3 = 37/12 ft The length of the piece cut off.
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Ed