Arun needs 3 rods of wood with lengths of 26 inches, 17 inches, and 37 inches. At the local lumber yard, wood rods are sold in 6-foot, 8-foot, and 10-foot lengths. Which length should Arun buy so that the least amount of scrap wood is left over?

[10 points, algebra 2-simplifying complex fractions]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?

Benjamin is making bow ties. how many 1/2yards lomg bow ties can he make if he has 18 feet of fabric?

Margaret is purchasing a house for $210,000 with a 15 year fixed rate mortgage at 4.75% interest she has made a 5% down payment the house is valued at 205,000 and the local tax rate is 3.5% homeowners insurance 600 per year what are her total monthly payment