Question

Can someone please help? I need to show work and explain.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

Dan obviously didn't measure the remainder, which is (C) 3 11/12 ft.

Explanation:

After the cut, Dan has ...

8 3/4 - 4 5/6 = 8 9/12 - 4 10/12

= (8 -4) +(9/12 -10/12) = 4 -1/12 = 3 11/12 . . . ft