a board is 17ft long and a hole is 1 ft futher from 1 end than it is from the other. How far is the hole from each end of the board shortest distance? Choices 6,8,10

Answer 1

How did you get 8?

Answer 2

Half of 17 = 8 1/2

So the hole must be 8 feet from one end and 9 feet from the other end.

Answer 3

Thank you... I did not realize how easy that was.

Answer 4

You're welcome. :-)