How Much Must the Diameter of A $\frac { 31 } { 64 }$

question 20

Multiple Choice

How much must the diameter of a $\frac { 31 } { 64 }$ in. shaft be reduced so that its diameter will be $\frac { 13 } { 32 }$ in.?

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 32 }\) in.
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { 81 }\) in.
• C) \(\frac { 17 } { 81 }\) in.
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 64 }\) in.
• E) \(\frac { 17 } { 64 }\) in.

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