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rowdy3
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Posted - 09/14/2007 :  22:30:53  Show Profile
I can't get the answer to this question.

When cutting wood with a saw, max must take into account the thickness of the saw blade. Suppose that from a piece of wood is 36 inches long. Max cuts 11/12 length with a saw blade that is 1/8. How long is the piece? has to be improper.
Thanks.
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tkhunny
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Posted - 09/14/2007 :  23:14:27  Show Profile
quote:
Max cuts 11/12 length
What does that mean? Can you provide the EXACT wording of the question?
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rowdy3
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USA
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Posted - 09/15/2007 :  11:29:04  Show Profile
he cuts 11/12 piece of wood.
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rowdy3
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Posted - 09/15/2007 :  13:56:57  Show Profile
yes 11/12 inches long
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