A machinist must cut 17 strips of metal that are each 2 ft 6 2/8 in long. What is the total length of metal needed in inches? Write as a proper or mixed fraction.

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Gssi · Answer 1 · 2022-03-27T00:25:17+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

2/8 inch = ¼ inch

1 ft = 12 inch

17(2(12) + 6¼) = 514¼ inches

provided a shear with zero kerf is used.