Question

A Certain type of board is sold only in length of multiples of 2 feet from 6 ft to 24 ft. A builder needs a large quantity of this type of board in 5 1/2 foot lengths for minimum waste. The lengths in feet to be ordered should be

(A) 6
(B) 12
(C) 16
(D) 18
(E) 22
(F) 24

not just answer

Answers

Ms. Sue
Think about multiples of 5.5.

What is your answer?

Tomas
i mean E
Ms. Sue
E is right.

Tomas
11, 16.5, 22
Tomas
i still not understand

what is 2 feet from 6 ft to 24 ft.
Ms. Sue
The boards are sold in multiples of 2 feet. That is, the boards are sold in the following lengths:

6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 feet.

Tomas
i understand now, thank you
Ms. Sue
:-) You're welcome.
Ali
I can't understand it.

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