Question

A builder is building a fence with 6-inch-wide wooden boards, arranged side-by-side with no gaps. How many boards are needed to build a fence that is 150 inches long?

Answer 1

25 wooden boards

Explanation:

Given that:

Width of wooden board = 6 inches

Number of boards required to build a fence of 150 inches long if there are no gaps :

The lenght of fence / width of wooden board

= 150 inches / 6 inches

= 25 wooden boards