Question

Paul has a 3/4 inch long bolt. he buys a bolt that is longer 1/8 and a bolt that is inch shorter 3/4 - inch than the bolt. what are the lengths of the two bolts he buys?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The first bolt he buys has length 3/4 in plus 1/8 in, which comes out to

6/8 + 1/8 inch, or 7/8 inch.

The second bolt length cannot be determined using the information given: "3/4 - inch shorter." Ensure that you have copied down this probjem completely and accurately.