Chapter 9, Problem 1A

Use Figure 9-4 to answer Exercises 1−6. All dimensions are in inches.

1. Distance $\text{A}=\underset{\_}{}$

To determine

The distance A.

Answer to Problem 1A

The distance A is $\frac{15}{8}\text{ inches}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  

Calculation:

The distance A is the sum of all the 6 distances given in the form of steps. Thus,

  $\begin{array}{l}A=\frac{5}{16}\times 6\\ A=\frac{15}{8}\text{inches}\end{array}$

The distance A is $\frac{15}{8}\text{ inches}$.