How many 15/16 pins can be cut from a 3 foot rod if 3/32 waste is allowed for each cut?

PearsonArtPhoto asked Apr 11, 2022

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Answer:

(15/16)" + (3/32)" = (33/32)" = 1.03125" of material from the rod. since each pin needs to be (15/16)" = 0.9375" we have enough rod for one more pin.

Ryan Gross answered Apr 15, 2022

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