Sandy is working with a carpenter to frame a house. They are using 8-foot-long boards, but each board must be cut to be 7 feet long. How much is cut off each board? Note: 1 foot = 12 inches A. 1 1/4 inches B. 1 3/4 inches C. 7 inches D. 3/4 inch
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