Question

A piece of sheet metal measures 17 3/8" wide. If you want to cut this sheet into 5 equal pieces, how far from the edge will you make the first cut?

Answer 1

3
`(19)/(40)`"

Explanation:

17 3/8 ÷ 5

`(139)/(8)` ÷ 5

`(139)/(8)` x
`(1)/(5)` =
`(139)/(40)` = 3
`(19)/(40)`