SOLUTION: A piece of wood 35 feet 6 inches long was used to make 4 shelves of equal lengths.the length of each shelf was?

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Question 617973: A piece of wood 35 feet 6 inches long was used to make 4 shelves of equal lengths.the length of each shelf was?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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35*12+6/4=106.5 inches each
96 inches= 8 ft
106.5-96=10.5 inches
8 ft 10.5 inches
But you lose some by sawing.
Find me a piece of wood 35 ft 6 inches long!
How did you move it?