Three Cylindrical Shaped Parts Are Joined at Their Ends to Form

question 95

Multiple Choice

Three cylindrical shaped parts are joined at their ends to form a mechanical shaft. If the individual parts are $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ inches, $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$ inches, and $\frac { 9 } { 16 }$ inches long, respectively, what is the total length of the shaft?

• A) 1 inch
• B) \(\frac { 15 } { 8 }\) inches
• C) \(\frac { 15 } { 64 }\) inches
• D) \(\frac { 15 } { 16 }\) inches
• E) \(\frac { 15 } { 32 }\) inches

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