A person needs 5 boards, each 3 feet 8 inches long but wood is not sold in fraction of a feet. What is the minimum length of wood, in feet, he must buy?

A person needs 5 boards, each 3 feet 8 inches long but wood is not sold in fraction of a feet. What is the minimum length of wood, in feet, he must buy?

A 20

B 18

C 19

D 17

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Total length of 5 board = ( 5 X 3ft 8 inch) = 18.3333 =19 feet