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Someone please help me quick I've been stuck on this problem for 2 hours and my assignment is due at 10:30pm.

A writing job requires the following lengths of BX cable:

12 pieces 8 1/2 ft long
7 pieces 18 1/2 ft long
24 pieces 1 3/4 ft long
12 pieces 6 1/2 ft long
2 pieces 34 1/4 ft long

How much cable is needs to complete the job?

please answer step-by-step please, thank you​

User Bilal Yasar
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Answer:

419.5 ft of BX cable

Explanation:

12x8.5ft= 102 ft

7x18.5 ft= 129.5ft

24x 1.75ft= 42ft

12x 6.5ft=78 ft

2x 34.25= 68.5ft

Add all the answers and you get 419.5 ft

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