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Which Roman coin did the English penny used to represent?
Which Roman coin did the English penny used to represent?
- Aureus
- Solidus
- Denarius (correct)
- Sesterius
What did the penny number originally refer to?
What did the penny number originally refer to?
- Cost of 100 nails (correct)
- Weight of the coin
- Length of the nail
- Value of the coin
How many pennies would an 8d nail cost for 100 nails?
How many pennies would an 8d nail cost for 100 nails?
- 16
- 80
- 8 (correct)
- 800
What does the penny system refer to today?
What does the penny system refer to today?
How long is a 16d nail?
How long is a 16d nail?
How long is a 2d nail?
How long is a 2d nail?
How much does each higher number in the penny system represent in terms of length increase?
How much does each higher number in the penny system represent in terms of length increase?
Which type of metal is commonly used for construction nails?
Which type of metal is commonly used for construction nails?
What is the length of a 12d nail?
What is the length of a 12d nail?
What is the purpose of coating nails with vinyl?
What is the purpose of coating nails with vinyl?
Which type of nail is commonly used for outdoor applications?
Which type of nail is commonly used for outdoor applications?
What is the purpose of galvanizing nails?
What is the purpose of galvanizing nails?
What does the 'd' suffix in nail sizes refer to?
What does the 'd' suffix in nail sizes refer to?
Which type of nail coating is often used to improve holding power?
Which type of nail coating is often used to improve holding power?
What is the purpose of using hot-dipped nails with pressure-treated lumber?
What is the purpose of using hot-dipped nails with pressure-treated lumber?
Which type of nail is often referred to as a 'bright' nail?
Which type of nail is often referred to as a 'bright' nail?
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