Answer:
8 inches
Explanation:
Anthony bought an 8-foot board. He cut off 3/4 of the board to build a shelf
Step 1
The amount of board he used to build the shelf is calculated as:
= 3/4 of 8 foot board
= 3/4 × 8 foot
= 6 foot board.
Step 2
The amount of board left after building the shelf = The rest =
8 foot - 6 foot
= 2 foot
Step 3
We are told that he gave 1/3 of the rest to his brother for an art project
The amount of board he give his brother for an art project =
1/3 × 2 foot
= 2/3 foot
Step 4
How many inches was the piece Anthony gave to his brother?
We convert 2/3 foot to inches
1 foot = 12 inches
2/3 foot = x inches
Cross Multiply
x inches = 2/3 foot × 12 inches
x inches = 8 inches
Therefore, Anthony gave his brother 8 inches of board.