Question

A machinist must cut 22 strips of metal that are each 2ft 6 2/8in. long. What is the totallength of metal needed in inches? Write as a proper or mixed fraction.

Answer 1

Given

The metal length is

`2ft(50)/(8)in`

It is to be cut into 22 strips.

Step-by-step explanation

To determine the total length of metal needed in inches.

Convert ft into inches.

`2\text{ ft=24in}`

Then to find the total length needed in inches, mulitply by 22 strips to the length of metal.

`24in+(50)/(8)in=(192+50)/(8)=(242)/(8)in`
`(242)/(8)*22=(5324)/(8)in`

Answer

Hence the total length of metal needed in inches

`(5324)/(8)in`

In mixed fraction

`665(1)/(2)`