SOLUTION: 9 equal pieces are cut from an 83 1/2 inch piece of pipe. How long is each piece??

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Question 949716: 9 equal pieces are cut from an 83 1/2 inch piece of pipe. How long is each piece??
Found 2 solutions by macston, Alan3354:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28%28%2883%29%2B%281%2F2%29%29in%29%281%2F9%29= Each piece will be 1/9 the total (Multiply by 1/9)
%28%28167%2F2%29+in%29%281%2F9%29= Convert 83 1/2 to improper fraction to simplify multiplication.
%28167%2F18%29in= This is the product (answer): 1/9 of 82 1/2
9%2B%285%2F18%29in Convert product (improper fraction) to mixed number.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 equal pieces are cut from an 83 1/2 inch piece of pipe. How long is each piece??
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83.5/9 = 9.2777... inches, minus the amount removed by the saw.