Question

Harry needs wood pieces to complete a project in woodshop class. He needs six pieces of wood that have a length of two and five eighths feet and three pieces of wood that are one and one fifth feet. What is the total amount of wood that Harry will need for the project?

Answer 1

19 7/20 feet

Explanation:

1.
`2(5)/(8)` pieces of wood

`2(5)/(8) * 6 = 15(3)/(4)`

2.
`1(1)/(5)` pieces of wood

`1(1)/(5) * 3 = 3(3)/(5)`

3. Combined

`15(3)/(5) +3(3)/(5) = 19(7)/(20)`