Question

A metal manufacturing company reduces the length of a 12.5-inch cylindrical rod, after which the rod measures 7.8 inches. How many inches was the rod shortened by?​

Answer 1

4.7 inches hope it helped

Answer 2

4.7 inches

Explanation:

The original is 12.5, and it was shortened to 7.8. So take the original, subtract the result, and you will get the answer.

12.5-7.8=4.7