A nail that is 2 1 ⁄ 2 inches long is hammered through three boards, each of which is 5/8 inch thick. How much of the nail is sticking out the opposite side. Show set-up and support. Please help ASAP!!! :(

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5/8 * 3 = 15/8
So, subtract that from 2 1/2 = 20/8