Question

Seven pieces of copper are to be sheared from one length. Each piece is 2 3/4" long. What is the length of copper needed if there is no waste?

Answer 1

Answer:

19 1/4 "

Step-by-step explanation:

each piece = 2 3/4" = 11/4' long

Length of copper without waste,

= length 7 pieces

= 7 x length of each piece

= 7 x 11/4

= 77/4

= 19 1/4 "