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  • 07-07-2017
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Davey built a bookshelf 36 in. long. Can the shelf hold a set of encyclopedias if there are 24 books and each book averages 5/4 in. thick? Explain your answer please!

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  • 07-07-2017
Yes, the 36" shelf can hold all 24 books.  As 5/4=1.25" meaning, you take 1.25X24=30".  So 24 books only take up 30 inches of a 36 inch shelf.

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