A welder has (10+1/3) ft of 1/2 pipe.How many pieces of pipe, each of length (1+3/4) ft, can be obtained from the original pipe if each cut removes 1/16 inch of pipe?   B. How long is the remaining piece of pipe in inches?

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A welder has (10+1/3) ft of 1/2 pipe.How many pieces of pipe, each of length (1+3/4) ft, can be obtained from the original pipe if each cut removes 1/16 inch of pipe?

 

B. How long is the remaining piece of pipe in inches?

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