If you were to measure the cross section of a 2 x 4 you would find it to be 1.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall. What do the numbers “2 x 4” refer to?

a. Actual size
b. Nominal size
c. Approximate size
d. Rough size


Answer: b

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