A carpenter cuts three pieces from one board, measuring 2 3/4 feet, 3 1/2 feet, and 1 1/4 feet. What total length was cut from the board?
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Correct answer to question 3 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 7 1/2 feet
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Add the whole feet first: 2 + 3 + 1 = 6. Then add the fractions: 3/4 + 1/2 + 1/4 equals 1 1/2. Combining the two parts gives 7 1/2 feet.
Updated: November 2026
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