A chain saw shop wants to buy bulk chain. Each saw blade requires 48 inches of chain. The shop wishes to keep enough linkage in stock to make 32 chains. How much bulk chain should they purchase? First round to one nonzero digit and estimate. Find the exact amount.
A)1,500 inches; 1,536 inches
B)80 inches; 80 inches
C)2,000 inches; 1,536 inches
D)1,500 inches; 1,500 inches

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Estimating: 50 inches per chain for 30 chains gives 1500 inches. Exact calculation: 48 inches per chain for 32 chains equals 1536 inches.

A Chain Saw Shop Wants to Buy Bulk Chain