Question

Bridget's father is building Champion a new stable,

and he needs to drive a nail through a 4 x 6 board
with an actual thickness of 31¹/2 inches. What length
of nail should he use? (Give your answer in inches and
write it as a mixed number.)
lesson 55)

Answer 1

Explanation:

4x6 meaning the length is 4 and the width is 6 while as the thickness all around is 31 1/2 inches.

4x6=24

the area is 24 inches

He should use a 24 inch wide nail and the length should be 33/2 so it doesnt unloosen.