Question

A worker is asked to cut a beam into five sections, each 34 2/3 inches long.

What was the length of the beam before it was cut?
173 1/3 inches
171 1/2 inches
170 2/3 inches
None of the above

Answer 1

173 1/3 inches

Explanation:

Multiply 34 2/3 by 5 to get the length of the whole beam.

34 2/3 x 5 = 173 1/3

remember to add your units! (inches)