Question
A piece of plywood is cut into strips 2 1/2 inches wide. How many strips of this width can be cut? HELP!!!
Answers
Ms. Sue
How big is the piece of plywood?
Steve
If we assume an 8' x 4' sheet of plywood, and use a very thin saw blade, if we cut the strips along the length, then the 4' width is 48".
48/2.5 = 19 strips, with a .5" strip left over.
48/2.5 = 19 strips, with a .5" strip left over.
Abby
Well you forgot a part of the question so that doesnt help me at all