A 24 inch piece of board was cut from the end of a 120 inch long board. The larger piece was then cut in halt. Which of the following is the BEST estimate for the length of one of the halves? 30 inches 40 inches C 50 inches 90 inches

A 24 inch piece of board was cut from the end of a 120 inch long board. The larger piece was then cut in halt. Which of the following is the BEST estimate for the length of one of the halves? 30 inches 40 inches C 50 inches 90 inches

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter1: Foundations

Section1.10: Systems Of Measurement

Problem 1.288TI: Stan cut two pieces of crown molding for his family room that were 8 feet 7 inches and 12 feet 11...

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A 24 inch piece of board was cut from the end of a 120 inch long board. The larger piece was then cut in halt.
Which of the following is the BEST estimate for the length of one of the halves?
A
30 inches
B.
40 inches
50 inches
90 inches

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