Question

Neil needs to cut 3 long boards into 9 smaller boards. The first is 10 ft, the second is 16 ft, and the third is 18 ft. The table lists the smaller boards Neil needs. Use a drawing to show how he can divide the 3 boards so there is no waste.

Length of board Number needed
4 ft 3
5 ft 4
6 ft 2

Answer 1

3ft

Answer 2

I think that the picture if there is would help me understand what the problem is about