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An electrician estimates 2,500 feet of number 12 NM cable is needed to wire a house. Each coil of cable holds 250 feet. The amounts used in different rooms are as follows: 335.4 feet, 293.7 feet, 1,205.1 feet, and 337.5 feet. a. How many coils of wire are used? b. How many feet over or under is the estimate? a. b.

An electrician estimates 2,500 feet of number 12 NM cable is needed to wire a house. Each coil of cable holds 250 feet. The amounts used in different rooms are as follows: 335.4 feet, 293.7 feet, 1,205.1 feet, and 337.5 feet. a. How many coils of wire are used? b. How many feet over or under is the estimate? a. b.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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An electrician estimates 2,500 feet of number 12 NM cable is needed to wire a house. Each coil of cable holds 250 feet. The amounts used in different rooms are as follows: 335.4 feet, 293.7 feet, 1,205.1 feet, and 337.5 feet. a. How many coils of wire are used? b. How many feet over or under is the estimate? a. b.
Transcribed Image Text:An electrician estimates 2,500 feet of number 12 NM cable is needed to wire a house. Each coil of cable holds 250 feet. The amounts used in different rooms are as follows: 335.4 feet, 293.7 feet, 1,205.1 feet, and 337.5 feet. a. How many coils of wire are used? b. How many feet over or under is the estimate? a. b.
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