A metallic tape which was originally 30 m is found to be 29.91 m long. If the tape is to be used in staking out a length, 31 m by width, 62 m building, what measurements must be made in order to lay the correct width of the building? NOTE: Units are not required. Round-off to two decimal places.

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A metallic tape which was originally 30 m is found to be 29.91 m long. If the tape is to be used in staking out a length, 31 m by width, 62 m building, what measurements
must be made in order to lay the correct width of the building?
NOTE: Units are not required. Round-off to two decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:A metallic tape which was originally 30 m is found to be 29.91 m long. If the tape is to be used in staking out a length, 31 m by width, 62 m building, what measurements must be made in order to lay the correct width of the building? NOTE: Units are not required. Round-off to two decimal places.
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