Question

joanna is setting up a machine to drill holes in the back of a dresser for an attached mirror. the first hole needs to be made 3/4 inch from the left edge of the dresser. the next hole needs to be 25 3/8 inches from the first hole. how far from the left edge should joanna drill the second hole? a) 25 3/12 inches b) 25 6/12 inches c) 26 1/8 inches d) 26 3/4 inches

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to eighths

Convert \( \frac{3}{4} \) inch to eighths: \( \frac{3}{4}=\frac{6}{8} \)

Step2: Add the distances

Add the distance of the first hole from the left edge (\( \frac{6}{8} \) inch) and the distance between the first and second hole (\( 25\frac{3}{8} \) inches).
\( \frac{6}{8}+25\frac{3}{8}=25+\frac{6 + 3}{8}=25\frac{9}{8}=26\frac{1}{8} \)

Answer:

C) 26 1/8 inches