Question

A machinist needs a piece of steel that is exactly 19.825 inches long. He plans to cut this from a steel bar that is 20 inches long. How much of the steel bar will be left after the piece is cut off? 0.125 in. 0.175 in. 1.825 in. 39.825 in.

Answer 1

20 - 19.825 = 0.175 in.

0.175 in. is the answer.

Answer 2

0.175

Explanation:

20 - 19.825

= 0.175

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