Solve the Problem $4 \frac { 3 } { 4 }$

question 324

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A nail $4 \frac { 3 } { 4 }$ inches long is driven into a board $2 \frac { 4 } { 5 }$ inches thick. How much of the nail protrudes from the other side of the board?

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) inch(es)
• B) \(1 \frac { 19 } { 20 }\) inch(es)
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 9 }\) inch(es)
• D) \(4 \frac { 1 } { 3 }\) inch(es)

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